Riff Tone
Cremated
Mortician
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarB.C. Rich Bich
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (exact model not confirmed; likely solid-state or hybrid, possibly Marshall Valvestate or Peavey, but no direct evidence for this song/recording)
PickupsHigh-output humbuckers (exact model unknown, likely stock or DiMarzio/EMG based on era and genre)
Amp Settings
gain9.5
bass6
mid3
treble7.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1996 (from the 'Hacked Up for Barbecue' album). No direct evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this song. All gear listed is based on available evidence for the studio recording era only.
Tone Character(10)
thick and crushinggrindy, chainsaw-like distortiontight palm-muted chugsscooped midsvery high gain saturationpercussive and aggressivedry, no ambiencelow-end punchrazor-sharp attackslightly fuzzy texture
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive alternate picking and precise palm muting, but uses simple power chord shapes and straightforward rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players with good right-hand technique.
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Original Gear
GuitarB.C. Rich Bich
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (exact model not confirmed; likely solid-state or hybrid, possibly Marshall Valvestate or Peavey, but no direct evidence for this song/recording)
PickupsHigh-output humbuckers (exact model unknown, likely stock or DiMarzio/EMG based on era and genre)
Amp Settings
gain9.5
bass6
mid3
treble7.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1996 (from the 'Hacked Up for Barbecue' album). No direct evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this song. All gear listed is based on available evidence for the studio recording era only.
Tone Character(10)
thick and crushinggrindy, chainsaw-like distortiontight palm-muted chugsscooped midsvery high gain saturationpercussive and aggressivedry, no ambiencelow-end punchrazor-sharp attackslightly fuzzy texture
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive alternate picking and precise palm muting, but uses simple power chord shapes and straightforward rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players with good right-hand technique.
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