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Where the Slime Live Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Morbid Angel
Morbid Angel · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Ibanez Universe UV7PWH (7-string, white, 1990s model)
Pickups
DiMarzio Blaze (humbucker set, stock in UV7PWH)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (early 1990s, rackmount or head version)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1995. Trey Azagthoth used the Ibanez Universe UV7PWH 7-string for the 'Domination' album, including 'Where the Slime Live'. The amp was a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, a staple of 1990s death metal. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section; tone is amp-driven. Pickup selector set to bridge for maximum attack. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this part.
Amp Settings
Mids4
Bass6
Gain9
Reverb0
Treble6.5
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- scooped mids
- aggressive palm muting
- high-gain saturation
- articulate low-end
- crushing heaviness
- clear note separation
- minimal ambience
- modern death metal clarity