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Wait and Bleed Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Slipknot
Slipknot · 1990s · metal
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Original Recording
Guitar
Ibanez RG560
Pickups
Ibanez V7 (neck), S1 (middle), V8 (bridge) humbucker (likely bridge humbucker used)
Amp
Rocktron Piranha preamp into Mesa Boogie 295 power amp
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1998-1999 era. Gear confirmed for the self-titled album sessions. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate amps for this song's riff section. No evidence of additional amp models used for the main riff.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain9
Reverb0
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor · noise_gate
Ibanez RG560 (bridge humbucker) → Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor → Rocktron Piranha preamp → Mesa Boogie 295 power amp → cabinet
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- scooped mids
- aggressive palm muting
- high-gain saturation
- focused low end
- razor-sharp pick attack
- dry and immediate
- minimal ambience
- articulate rhythm
- modern metal clarity
Sources
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