Riff Tone

Dead Memories

Slipknot

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jim Root Jazzmaster

AmpOrange Rockerverb 100 MKII Head

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge), EMG 60 (neck) active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2008 (Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses era). Jim Root used his signature Jazzmaster with EMG active pickups direct into the Orange Rockerverb 100 MKII, relying on the amp's preamp gain for distortion. No external distortion pedals used for the main riff; overdrive pedal (MXR GT-OD) reserved for leads/solos. Settings estimated based on typical Orange Rockerverb usage in metal and Root's stated approach. No evidence of additional effects or pedals on the main riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive high-gain saturationarticulate pick attackscooped but present midschunky, modern metal rhythmclear note separation under distortionactive pickup clarityminimal ambience/reverbfocused low endcrisp, biting treble

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise alternate picking to maintain clarity at a moderate tempo, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast lead work.

Sources

Jim Root's Telecaster, Jazzmaster and Guitar Gear | Equipboard Rig tour: Slipknot | MusicRadar Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster - What To Know & Where To Buy

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