Riff Tone
Beyond the Realms of Death
Judas Priest
Guitarmetal1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (1970s, likely black finish, as used by Glenn Tipton on Stained Class album)
AmpMarshall JMP 2203 (100W Master Volume head, late 1970s, likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet, Celestion speakers)
PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker (bridge position, period-correct for Tipton's Les Paul Custom in late 1970s)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid7
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1977-1978 (Stained Class album). Gear based on period interviews, photos, and genre/era consensus. No evidence of pedals for rhythm/riff section; distortion from amp. No chorus, flanger, or delay audible in riff. Reverb likely from studio or amp if used at all.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated British crunchaggressive palm-muted power chordsclear note separation under gainscooped but present midspunchy attacksustained, harmonically rich chordsarticulate pick attackclassic late-70s Marshall overdrivefocused, percussive rhythm tone
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm playing at a medium tempo, with clear note separation under high gain. While not technically advanced, maintaining clarity and punch at this gain level is challenging.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (1970s, likely black finish, as used by Glenn Tipton on Stained Class album)
AmpMarshall JMP 2203 (100W Master Volume head, late 1970s, likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet, Celestion speakers)
PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker (bridge position, period-correct for Tipton's Les Paul Custom in late 1970s)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid7
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1977-1978 (Stained Class album). Gear based on period interviews, photos, and genre/era consensus. No evidence of pedals for rhythm/riff section; distortion from amp. No chorus, flanger, or delay audible in riff. Reverb likely from studio or amp if used at all.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated British crunchaggressive palm-muted power chordsclear note separation under gainscooped but present midspunchy attacksustained, harmonically rich chordsarticulate pick attackclassic late-70s Marshall overdrivefocused, percussive rhythm tone
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm playing at a medium tempo, with clear note separation under high gain. While not technically advanced, maintaining clarity and punch at this gain level is challenging.
Beyond the Realms of Death settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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