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The Only Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Static-X

Static-X · 2000s · metal

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Epiphone Flying V Wayne Static Signature
Pickups
EMG HZ H4 (passive humbucker, stock in Wayne Static Signature V)
Amp
Marshall MG100HDFX
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording for 'The Only' (2003, Shadow Zone album). Guitar and amp confirmed by Equipboard and multiple rig diagrams. No evidence of pedals or additional effects in the studio chain for the riff section. Pickup model inferred from signature guitar specs for this era.

Amp Settings

Mids
4.5
Bass
6
Gain
9
Reverb
1
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • aggressive palm muting
  • scooped mids
  • high-gain saturation
  • articulate, staccato riffing
  • dry, focused rhythm tone
  • compressed low end
  • minimal ambience
  • industrial metal crunch
  • clear, defined attack

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