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The Sentinel Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Judas Priest
Judas Priest · 1980s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1981 Hamer Standard (Explorer-style) with Kahler tremolo
Pickups
DiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker (bridge), stock Hamer neck humbucker
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12-65 speakers)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1984. Both Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing used Hamer guitars and Marshall JCM800s for Defenders of the Faith. No evidence of other amps or guitars for the riff section of 'The Sentinel'.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass4.5
Gain7.5
Reverb0.5
Treble7.5
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- thin and bright
- scooped mids
- razor-sharp attack
- tight and percussive
- crisp and articulate
- aggressive palm muting
- piercing harmonics
- high-output saturation
- wide and punchy
- dry, minimal ambience