Riff Tone

Demiurge

Meshuggah

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez FTM33 Fredrik Thordendal 8-String

AmpMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2011, Koloss album)

PickupsLundgren Model M8 (humbucker, bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb0

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

boostHorizon Devices Horizon Devices Precision Drive

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Demiurge' (2011, Koloss). Main rhythm tone tracked with Ibanez FTM33 8-string and Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier. Horizon Devices Precision Drive or similar boost pedal likely used in front. No evidence of additional effects or amp reverb on the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivemid-heavy and aggressivedry, little ambiencearticulate low enddjenty attacksaturated but controlled gainfast note decayfocused and punchyvery little reverbclear note separation

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, tight palm muting, and control over low-tuned 8-string guitar, making it very challenging for most players.

Sources

Meshuggah Guitar Tone — Settings for Every Signature Song | ToneMirror Meshuggah's Guitar Tone - The Boogie Years: w/ Real Amps, Fractal Audio, and Free VSTs!How do I get Meshuggah's guitar tone - Reddit 10 band graphic eq settings for Meshuggah tone - Facebook

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