Riff Tone
Antichrist Superstar
Marilyn Manson
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez TC630
AmpMarshall JMP-1 preamp into Marshall power amp (studio, 1996)
PickupsIbanez stock humbuckers (likely ceramic, model unspecified)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1996. Guitarist: Daisy Berkowitz (Scott Putesky). Guitar confirmed via Equipboard and tour photos. Amp inferred from era, interviews, and forum consensus. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated industrial distortionaggressive palm mutingrazor-sharp attackslightly scooped midschunky, mechanical riffingcompressed and focusedminimal ambiencedry, in-your-faceno audible delay or reverb
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm to maintain the industrial feel, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez TC630
AmpMarshall JMP-1 preamp into Marshall power amp (studio, 1996)
PickupsIbanez stock humbuckers (likely ceramic, model unspecified)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1996. Guitarist: Daisy Berkowitz (Scott Putesky). Guitar confirmed via Equipboard and tour photos. Amp inferred from era, interviews, and forum consensus. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated industrial distortionaggressive palm mutingrazor-sharp attackslightly scooped midschunky, mechanical riffingcompressed and focusedminimal ambiencedry, in-your-faceno audible delay or reverb
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm to maintain the industrial feel, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
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