Riff Tone

Dig (Radio Edit)

Mudvayne

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Gothic Morte Les Paul

AmpRandall V2 (studio recording, 2000 LD.50 era)

PickupsGibson stock humbuckers (likely 490R/498T or similar, passive, ceramic/alnico V)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid5

treble6.5

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'Dig' (Radio Edit), 2000. Guitar World and Equipboard confirm Gibson Gothic Les Paul and Randall V2 amp for this era/album. No evidence of pedals used for riff section; only wah for solos on other songs. No chorus, delay, or modulation effects audible or cited for riff. No evidence of effects loop use in studio.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gainarticulate pick attackfocused low endcrisp, defined high endminimal ambiencemodern nu-metal clarityfast, staccato riffingstudio double-tracked width

Difficulty

The riff is challenging due to its fast tempo, tight palm muting, and syncopated rhythm, demanding precise picking and aggressive attack typical of modern metal.

Sources

Mudvayne: Inside Track | Guitar World Greg Tribbett | Equipboard

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