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To Hell with the Devil Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Stryper
Stryper · 1980s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Jackson Soloist (Bengal Tiger finish, 1986 era)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan humbuckers (exact model likely JB in bridge, 1980s spec)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1986)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'To Hell with the Devil' (1986). Michael Sweet and Oz Fox both used Jackson Soloists with Seymour Duncan humbuckers. The Mark IIC+ was the primary amp for the album's heavy rhythm tones. No evidence of digital processors or modern pedals on the original studio recording. Live rigs and later interviews mention other amps and effects, but these do not apply to the original 1986 studio recording.
Amp Settings
Mids4
Bass5.5
Gain7.5
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Noise gate (model unknown) · noise_gate
Jackson Soloist (bridge pickup) → Noise gate → Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (light spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- scooped mids
- aggressive palm muting
- high-gain saturation
- crisp attack
- articulate rhythm
- singing sustain
- layered harmonies
- bright top end
- focused low end