Riff Tone
Antisocial
Anthrax
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson RR5 Randy Rhoads
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, 1988)
PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (bridge humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
boostMXR MXR Custom Audio Electronics MC-402 Boost/Overdrive
noise_gateMXR MXR Smart Gate
Notes
Studio recording for 'State of Euphoria' (1988). Scott Ian is documented using Jackson RR models with Seymour Duncan JB pickups and Marshall JCM800 amps for this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section. No evidence of pedal-based distortion; main rhythm tone is amp-based with a boost pedal always on.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingchunky low endarticulate pick attackscooped but present midsdry, minimal ambiencehigh output, saturatedfast transient responsecrisp high endfocused, punchy rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, consistent alternate and downpicking with tight palm muting and precise timing, typical of thrash metal rhythm guitar. While not technically advanced in terms of note choice, the speed and endurance required make it moderately challenging.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson RR5 Randy Rhoads
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, 1988)
PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (bridge humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
boostMXR MXR Custom Audio Electronics MC-402 Boost/Overdrive
noise_gateMXR MXR Smart Gate
Notes
Studio recording for 'State of Euphoria' (1988). Scott Ian is documented using Jackson RR models with Seymour Duncan JB pickups and Marshall JCM800 amps for this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section. No evidence of pedal-based distortion; main rhythm tone is amp-based with a boost pedal always on.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingchunky low endarticulate pick attackscooped but present midsdry, minimal ambiencehigh output, saturatedfast transient responsecrisp high endfocused, punchy rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, consistent alternate and downpicking with tight palm muting and precise timing, typical of thrash metal rhythm guitar. While not technically advanced in terms of note choice, the speed and endurance required make it moderately challenging.
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