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Thunder Kiss '65 Riff Guitar Tone Settings — White Zombie
White Zombie · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Ibanez Iceman ICJ100WZ
Pickups
Ibanez ICJ100WZ stock humbuckers (likely DiMarzio or Ibanez-branded, high-output, passive)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1992. Guitarist Jay Noel Yuenger used the Ibanez Iceman ICJ100WZ into a Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier for the riff section. No evidence of other guitars or amps used for the main riff in the studio. Pedal use is minimal; see effects section.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb0
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- aggressive palm muting
- scooped mids
- high-gain saturation
- chunky, articulate riffing
- dry, minimal ambience
- modern metal rhythm
- clear note separation
- high-output humbucker attack
- focused low end