Riff Tone
Decadence
Disturbed
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarWashburn Dan Donegan Maya Signature
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 150W Solo Head
PickupsSeymour Duncan Custom Custom humbucker (bridge position, stock on Maya Signature)
Amp Settings
gain9.5
bass4.5
mid4
treble8.5
reverb0
presence7.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss MT-2 Metal Zone
Notes
Studio recording, 2005. Guitar and amp confirmed for studio use on 'Ten Thousand Fists' era. Cabinet likely Mesa/Boogie 4x12 or Ultrasonic 4x12 as per forum source. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific song/section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp attackarticulate low endcrisp, biting trebleminimal ambiencedense, layered soundfocused, modern metal rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and very tight palm muting to achieve the percussive, aggressive sound. The syncopated rhythm and speed elevate the difficulty above basic metal riffs.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarWashburn Dan Donegan Maya Signature
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 150W Solo Head
PickupsSeymour Duncan Custom Custom humbucker (bridge position, stock on Maya Signature)
Amp Settings
gain9.5
bass4.5
mid4
treble8.5
reverb0
presence7.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss MT-2 Metal Zone
Notes
Studio recording, 2005. Guitar and amp confirmed for studio use on 'Ten Thousand Fists' era. Cabinet likely Mesa/Boogie 4x12 or Ultrasonic 4x12 as per forum source. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific song/section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp attackarticulate low endcrisp, biting trebleminimal ambiencedense, layered soundfocused, modern metal rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and very tight palm muting to achieve the percussive, aggressive sound. The syncopated rhythm and speed elevate the difficulty above basic metal riffs.
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