Riff Tone

Denial

Sevendust

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarESP Eclipse (likely custom, as used by Clint Lowery in late 1990s studio recordings)

AmpMesa Boogie Mark IV

PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1999, as used on the 'Home' album. Clint Lowery has stated he used a Mesa Boogie Mark IV for all his recordings during this era. Guitar model inferred from era and typical Sevendust studio gear; live gear differs.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivedeep/sludgy low endaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate attackcompressed and focusedminimal ambiencechunky rhythmmodern nu-metal sound

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm in a low tuning, demanding good right-hand control and muting technique typical of late 90s nu-metal.

Sources

Rig Rundown - Sevendust's Clint Lowery - Premier Guitar Similar songs : r/numetal - Reddit

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