Riff Tone

Ashes to Ashes

Faith No More

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Nighthawk SP-2 (1993)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark III (studio recording, 1997)

PickupsGibson Nighthawk mini-humbucker (bridge position, likely stock)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'Ashes to Ashes' (Album of the Year, 1997). Guitarist: Jon Hudson. Guitar and amp confirmed by forum and gear rundown sources. No evidence of pedals or additional effects for riff section; amp distortion used. Settings estimated based on typical Mark III usage for heavy alternative rock in the late 1990s.

Tone Character(10)

tight and saturatedaggressive and percussivefull-bodied midrangearticulate power chordsslightly compressedwarm, modern alternative metal soundnot scooped, present midsminimal ambienceamp-driven distortiondefined attack

Difficulty

The riff is moderately challenging due to its tight, percussive palm muting and rhythmic precision, but does not require advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Epic gear rundown: Faith No More pedals and amps - Facebook How can I get Jim's AD tone... : r/FaithNoMore - Reddit

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