Riff Tone

Around the fur

Unknown Artist

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarESP Stephen Carpenter Signature (early model, likely custom ESP M/M-II style)

AmpA/DA MP-1 MIDI Programmable Tube Preamp into Marshall 9200 power amp, likely into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzBoss Boss FZ-1W Fuzz Waza Craft

Notes

Studio recording, 1997. Guitar World and Equipboard confirm ESP with Seymour Duncan JB pickups, A/DA MP-1 preamp, Marshall 9200 power amp. Marshall JCM800 heads were used previously but not for this album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gainclear note definitionchunky low endslightly scooped midsarticulate power chordspunchy attackminimal ambiencemodern metal rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, percussive palm muting and precise rhythm playing under high-gain conditions, demanding good muting technique and dynamic control for clarity.

Sources

Deftones – Around the Fur - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Stephen Carpenter Looks Back on Deftones' Breakthrough Album ...Stephen Carpenter

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