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The Sentinel (Live) Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Judas Priest
Judas Priest · 1980s · metal
live
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Flying V (1980s, likely custom or standard, as used by Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing live in this era)
Pickups
EMG 81 active humbucker (Tipton, 1980s live), or stock Gibson humbuckers (Downing, 1980s live)
Amp
Marshall JCM 800 head with 4x12 Marshall cabinets (standard Priest live rig, 1984-1986)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Live performance, mid-1980s (circa 1984-1986). Gear is for the main riff/rhythm section of 'The Sentinel (Live)'. No evidence of additional preamp or rack effects for the riff. Both guitarists used Flying Vs and Marshalls live; Tipton often used EMGs, Downing used stock humbuckers.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb1.5
Treble7.5
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- sharp and crackling
- tight and percussive
- articulate and cutting
- high-gain saturation
- metallic edge
- scooped mids
- piercing harmonics
- fast attack
- clear note separation
- aggressive palm muting