Riff Tone

Assdrop

Sevendust

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS SE Clint Lowery Signature (Flat Black, 25.5" scale, tuned to B)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV Head

PickupsPRS SE Humbuckers (stock, ceramic, high output)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, not live; used on the original 'Assdrop' recording (late 1990s). No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. All sources confirm Mark IV for studio work.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivechunky rhythm tonearticulate low-endaggressive palm mutingmodern metal saturationcutting upper midshigh-output, down-tuned clarityrich, distorted guitar tonesthick, cutting riffsgroove-laden attack

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm in a down-tuned setting, demanding good right-hand control and muting technique. The groove and syncopation add complexity beyond basic metal chugging.

Sources

Sevendust Members, Gear & Sound Rig Rundown - Sevendust's Clint Lowery Sevendust's John Connolly & Clint Lowery on Dean & PRS ...

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