GuitarDistortedSolo
Raining Blood Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Slayer
Slayer · 1980s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
B.C. Rich NJ Series (likely Warlock or Bich, c.1986)
Pickups
DiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge humbucker)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1986. Gear confirmed for 'Reign in Blood' era. Both Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman used B.C. Rich guitars with DiMarzio Super Distortion pickups into Marshall JCM800 2203 heads. No evidence of additional rack or studio effects for the solo section; pedal use was minimal.
Amp Settings
Mids4
Bass5.5
Gain8.5
Reverb0
Treble7.5
Presence7
Effects Chain
- Distortion from Marshall JCM800 (amp gain only) · distortion
Guitar (B.C. Rich with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup) → Marshall JCM800 2203 head → Marshall 4x12 cabinet
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Tone Character
- razor-sharp articulation
- tight and percussive
- scooped mids
- high-gain saturation
- piercing treble
- dry, in-your-face sound
- aggressive palm muting
- searing sustain
- metallic attack
- minimal ambience