Riff Tone

Black No. 1

Type O Negative

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFernandes Raven Elite (Baritone, likely tuned to B Standard)

AmpFender Quad Reverb

PickupsFernandes Sustainer (neck), Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB (bridge)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass7

mid4.5

treble6

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown, likely Boss CE-5 or rack chorus)

distortionUnknown Distortion/Fuzz pedal (model unknown, possibly Tube Screamer or Fuzz for boost)

Notes

Studio recording, 1993-1994, Bloody Kisses album. Kenny Hickey confirmed use of Fender Quad Reverb on this album. Baritone guitar and bridge humbucker used for heavy riff sections. Effects and pedals inferred from era, genre, and multiple forum discussions. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate amps for this specific song/section.

Tone Character(10)

thick and monstroustight palm-muted chugsbright, chimey high endscooped or reduced midsheavy low endwide, lush chorus modulationhigh-gain saturationpercussive attacklayered, atmospheric texturereverb-washed ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting, precise timing, and adaptation to baritone tuning, with additional challenge from layered parts and dynamic shifts.

Sources

How do i Get type o negative guitar tone? : r/typeonegative Type O Negative guitar tone? : r/typeonegative Bloody Kisses - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album

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