Riff Tone

All I Had (I Gave)

Crowbar

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarCharvel San Dimas Pro-Mod Style 1 HH FR MF

AmpUnknown (not specified in sources; likely solid-state or high-gain amp typical of early Crowbar recordings, possibly Randall or similar, but no direct evidence for this song/album)

PickupsDual humbuckers (likely Seymour Duncan, model unspecified)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass7.5

mid5.5

treble5.5

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1993 (Crowbar self-titled album). Guitar model confirmed for early Crowbar era, but amp and pedal details not specified in any available source. No evidence of live vs. studio gear differences for this track.

Tone Character(9)

crushingly heavythick and saturatedtight and percussivesludgy low endaggressive attackmidrange punchslow, punishing groovedense wall of soundminimal clarity, maximum weight

Difficulty

While the tempo is slow, the riff requires precise, heavy-handed palm muting and tight timing to maintain the song's crushing groove, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Crowbar - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album - Equipboard Ken Susi of Unearth: What's on My Playlist - Guitar World

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