GuitarDistortedRiff
See the Signs Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Cro-Mags
Cro-Mags · 1990s · punk
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Custom
Pickups
Humbuckers (likely stock Gibson pickups of the era)
Amp
Marshall JCM900 4100
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1992 (Alpha Omega album era). No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section; focus is on amp distortion. Gear confirmed for Cro-Mags in this era, but not tied to live use or other albums.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb0
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- aggressive and raw
- tight and percussive
- crunchy and saturated
- dense midrange punch
- powerful, driving attack
- melodic yet pummeling
- robust and thunderous
- dynamic, relentless energy
- minimal ambience
- focused, high-gain rhythm