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It's On! Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Korn
Korn · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Ibanez Universe UV7 (7-string, early 1990s model)
Pickups
DiMarzio Blaze (humbuckers, stock in UV7)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier Head into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 Cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1998 (Life Is Peachy/Follow the Leader era). Both Munky and Head used Ibanez Universe 7-strings with DiMarzio Blaze pickups. Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier heads and cabs were used for the main riff tones. No evidence of live-only gear or alternate guitars for this section.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain9
Reverb1
Treble6.5
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Boss MT-2 Metal Zone · distortion
Ibanez Universe UV7 → (optional: Boss MT-2 Metal Zone) → Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier Head → Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 Cabinet (minimal spring reverb from amp)
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Tone Character
- tight, saturated crunch
- massive low end
- scooped midrange
- aggressive, percussive attack
- gut-rattling depth
- razor-sharp treble edge
- woolly, sustain-drenched chaos
- modern nu-metal rhythm
- low, extended range riffing
- punchy, palm-muted chugs