Riff Tone
Dismembered
Dismember
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s/early 1990s, as used by Dismember in studio)
AmpPeavey 5150 or Marshall JCM800 (exact model debated, but both are cited as used in Swedish death metal studio sessions; Dismember often used Marshall JCM800 in early 1990s)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, passive)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass7.5
mid6.5
treble8.5
reverb0
presence7
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal
Notes
Studio recording, 1991. Dismember's 'Dismembered' riff tone is the classic Swedish death metal 'chainsaw' sound, achieved by running a Boss HM-2 pedal into a Marshall JCM800 or Peavey 5150. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section. Settings and gear inferred from multiple forum discussions and genre conventions.
Tone Character(10)
chainsaw-like distortionbuzzsaw midrangescooped yet aggressive midstight and percussiveraw and abrasivewall of soundsaturated rhythmpunchy low endcrushing attackgrainy texture
Difficulty
The riff requires fast alternate picking and tight palm muting at high speed, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s/early 1990s, as used by Dismember in studio)
AmpPeavey 5150 or Marshall JCM800 (exact model debated, but both are cited as used in Swedish death metal studio sessions; Dismember often used Marshall JCM800 in early 1990s)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, passive)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass7.5
mid6.5
treble8.5
reverb0
presence7
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal
Notes
Studio recording, 1991. Dismember's 'Dismembered' riff tone is the classic Swedish death metal 'chainsaw' sound, achieved by running a Boss HM-2 pedal into a Marshall JCM800 or Peavey 5150. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section. Settings and gear inferred from multiple forum discussions and genre conventions.
Tone Character(10)
chainsaw-like distortionbuzzsaw midrangescooped yet aggressive midstight and percussiveraw and abrasivewall of soundsaturated rhythmpunchy low endcrushing attackgrainy texture
Difficulty
The riff requires fast alternate picking and tight palm muting at high speed, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
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