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Christian Woman

Type O Negative

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (early 90s, likely tuned to B Standard)
AmpFender Quad Reverb (early 1980s rackmount model)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock SG pickups, likely 490R/498T set)

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6.5
mid6
treble6
reverb3.5
presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1993. Kenny Hickey used a rack system with an early A/DA preamp and a Fender Quad Reverb for the Bloody Kisses album. Guitar is a Gibson SG, tuned to B Standard for this song. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)
dark and thicklush and ambientwide stereo chorusdeep, cavernous reverbhigh-gain saturationtight, chugged riffingrolled-off treblehigh bass and midsdream-like, atmospheric textureheavy, sustained rhythm

Difficulty

The riff is moderately challenging due to the low tuning, need for tight palm muting, and maintaining clarity with high gain and heavy effects. The tempo is moderate, but the tone and groove require careful control.

Sources

Type O Negative guitarist Kenny Hickey on tone and techniqueType O Negative guitar tone? : r/typeonegativeHow do i Get type o negative guitar tone? : r/typeonegativeType O negative tone? : r/BossKatana

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