Riff Tone

Arise

Sepultura

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarErnie Ball Music Man Silhouette Special

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (SH-4) bridge humbucker

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1991. Guitarist Andreas Kisser used the Ernie Ball Music Man Silhouette Special for the main riff section of 'Arise'. Amp confirmed as Marshall JCM800 2203 for this era and album. No evidence of pedals or effects used for the main riff in the studio; tone is amp-driven high-gain. Pickup inferred as bridge humbucker for heavy riffing.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp attackarticulate note separationcrushing low endminimal ambiencefocused and dryfast transient response

Difficulty

The main riff of 'Arise' is challenging due to its fast tempo, aggressive palm muting, and the need for tight, precise picking and rhythm accuracy typical of early 90s thrash/death metal.

Sources

Sepultura – Arise - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Andreas Kisser's Guitar Gear | Equipboard Ernie Ball Music Man Silhouette Special - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard

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