Riff Tone

Caught in a Mosh (40th Anniversary Version)

Anthrax

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Randy Rhoads Custom (white, original 1980s model)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

boostTC Electronic TC Electronic Booster + Line Driver & Distortion

Notes

Studio recording for 'Caught in a Mosh (40th Anniversary Version)', riff section. Gear confirmed for original era and reissue context. No evidence of live/touring substitutions or modern amp modeling for this studio version.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate high-gain rhythmscooped but present midsbridge pickup biteclear note separationfast, precise riffingdry, no ambiencepunchy attackclassic thrash metal crunch

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced picking stamina, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Scott Ian guitar lesson: learn the Anthrax rhythm approach Anthrax's Scott Ian on his thrashtastic history with Jackson guitars ...Scott Ian's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Anthrax Members, Gear & Sound - Equipboard

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