Riff Tone
Broken Cog
Meshuggah
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez M80M 8-string
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx III (amp model: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier emulation)
PickupsLundgren Model M8 (bridge humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble6.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2021-2022 (for the album 'Immutable'). Meshuggah are known to use Axe-Fx amp modeling for all recent studio albums, including 'Immutable'. No evidence of analog pedals or real amps on this track. Guitar is confirmed as Ibanez M80M 8-string with Lundgren M8 bridge pickup for rhythm sections.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivedry, immediate attackscooped midscrushing low-endhigh-gain saturationultra-tight palm mutingmodern djent clarityno ambience or reverbaggressive, articulate chugsfocused, compressed dynamics
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, tight palm muting on an 8-string guitar, and mastery of Meshuggah's complex polyrhythms, making it very challenging for most guitarists.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez M80M 8-string
AmpFractal Audio Axe-Fx III (amp model: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier emulation)
PickupsLundgren Model M8 (bridge humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble6.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2021-2022 (for the album 'Immutable'). Meshuggah are known to use Axe-Fx amp modeling for all recent studio albums, including 'Immutable'. No evidence of analog pedals or real amps on this track. Guitar is confirmed as Ibanez M80M 8-string with Lundgren M8 bridge pickup for rhythm sections.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivedry, immediate attackscooped midscrushing low-endhigh-gain saturationultra-tight palm mutingmodern djent clarityno ambience or reverbaggressive, articulate chugsfocused, compressed dynamics
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, tight palm muting on an 8-string guitar, and mastery of Meshuggah's complex polyrhythms, making it very challenging for most guitarists.
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