Riff Tone

Alcoholism

Psychonaut 4

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown solidbody electric (likely mid-range, possibly LTD or Ibanez, based on genre/region/scene)

AmpUnknown high-gain amp (likely solid-state or digital modeler, possibly Peavey, Marshall, or Line 6, based on genre/scene/era)

PickupsLikely passive humbuckers (exact model unknown)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)

Notes

No direct source confirms exact guitar or amp model for the studio recording of 'Alcoholism' by Psychonaut 4. No pedalboard or studio photo evidence found. All gear info is inferred from genre, era, and typical DSBM/black metal setups. Studio recording, released 2012 (from album 'Have a Nice Trip').

Tone Character(10)

raw and abrasivesaturated high-gainlo-fi, buzzy texturetight and percussiveslightly scooped midsgrainy, harsh attackminimal ambiencecompressed and focusedcold, metallic timbreaggressive pick attack

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting and fast alternate picking, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of DSBM/black metal. No advanced techniques or complex timing.

Sources

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