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Vermilion Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Slipknot
Slipknot · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Ibanez MTM1 (Mick Thomson signature, 2000s production, fixed bridge, mahogany body, EMG pickups)
Pickups
EMG 81 (bridge), EMG 60 (neck) active humbuckers
Amp
Peavey 5150 II (aka 6505+), likely boosted with Maxon OD-820 Overdrive Pro
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (EMG 81)
Studio recording, 2003-2004 (Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses sessions). Gear confirmed for era and recording by Premier Guitar rig rundown. Riff section is Mick Thomson's rhythm part. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this section.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain9
Reverb0
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Maxon OD-820 Overdrive Pro · overdrive
- Noise Gate (model unknown) · noise_gate
Ibanez MTM1 (EMG 81 bridge) → Maxon OD-820 Overdrive Pro → Noise Gate → Peavey 5150 II amp head → 4x12 cab
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- scooped mids
- aggressive palm muting
- high-gain saturation
- razor-sharp attack
- focused low end
- minimal ambience
- modern metal clarity
- dense, layered rhythm guitars
- articulate pick attack