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Space Lord Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Monster Magnet

Monster Magnet · 1990s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Epiphone SG Special
Pickups
Epiphone stock humbuckers
Amp
Fender 'Black Panel' Twin Reverb (1963-1967)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 1997-1998 (Powertrip album). Dave Wyndorf is confirmed to use the Epiphone SG Special and Fender Twin Reverb as his main setup for this era. The Ibanez SD9 Sonic Distortion pedal is cited as a key part of the band's signature riff tone. No evidence of live-specific gear for this recording.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
7
Gain
7.5
Reverb
2
Treble
6.5
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • Ibanez SD9 Sonic Distortion · distortion

Epiphone SG Special → Ibanez SD9 Sonic Distortion → Fender Twin Reverb (spring reverb on low)

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Tone Character

  • aggressive and saturated
  • thick and gritty
  • dense and swirling
  • vintage yet forceful
  • psychedelic overtones
  • raw and immersive
  • beefy and epic
  • mid-heavy punch
  • fuzzy sustain
  • relentless and hypnotic

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct numeric amp settings found; values estimated based on typical stoner rock use of Fender Twin Reverb with distortion/fuzz pedals and genre/era conventions.
  • ⚠️Pickup type is inferred from stock Epiphone SG Special humbuckers; no evidence of aftermarket pickups for this recording.
  • ⚠️No explicit mention of pickup selector, but bridge pickup is standard for heavy riff sections in this genre and matches the tone.
  • ⚠️Pedal settings for the Ibanez SD9 Sonic Distortion are not specified; typical settings for thick, saturated stoner rock tone are assumed.
  • ⚠️No evidence of additional modulation or time-based effects (chorus, flanger, phaser, delay) on the riff section; only distortion/fuzz and amp reverb are included.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Monster Magnet's 'Space Lord' riff features a thick, saturated stoner rock tone with heavy low end, forward mids, and controlled treble—typical of late-90s fuzz/hi-gain amps (often Marshalls or Oranges) dialed for doom/stoner. The tone is dry and punchy, with minimal reverb and a present, but not harsh, top end.

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