Riff Tone

Caught Between the Tigers

TNT

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarHamer Explorer (custom, likely 1980s model)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with 4x12 cabinet (likely Celestion speakers)

PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive (possible boost, not confirmed for this track)

Notes

Studio recording, 1989. Gear inferred from era, genre, and known TNT studio setups; no direct source confirms exact serial/model for this song, but period interviews and live photos strongly support this configuration.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive high-gaincrisp upper midschunky low endcutting treble bitearticulate pick attackfast alternate picking clarityfocused and compressedminimal ambienceclassic 80s metal rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for speed and tightness, as well as left-hand accuracy for complex patterns and string skipping, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Hi everyone, I'm looking for little known or forgotten glam or hevay ...TNT - Caught Between The Tigers - March 3, 1989 - Toppop (NRK TV)Guitar Player from TNT. What tone! - Harmony Central

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