Riff Tone
Dyers Eve (November 1987, Writing In Progress)
Metallica
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarESP MX220 (early 'Eet Fuk' model, likely prototype or pre-production)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio head, likely no graphic EQ for 1987 demo)
PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid3.5
treble7.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio demo recording, November 1987, 'Writing In Progress' riff tape. Gear based on Metallica's known studio setup for Justice-era demos. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this session.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsrazor-sharp attackhigh-gain saturationdry and immediatearticulate and fastaggressive palm mutingfocused low endcutting trebleminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff demands expert-level right-hand speed and stamina, with relentless palm muting and tight picking at high tempos, making it one of Metallica's most challenging rhythm parts.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP MX220 (early 'Eet Fuk' model, likely prototype or pre-production)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio head, likely no graphic EQ for 1987 demo)
PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid3.5
treble7.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio demo recording, November 1987, 'Writing In Progress' riff tape. Gear based on Metallica's known studio setup for Justice-era demos. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this session.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsrazor-sharp attackhigh-gain saturationdry and immediatearticulate and fastaggressive palm mutingfocused low endcutting trebleminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff demands expert-level right-hand speed and stamina, with relentless palm muting and tight picking at high tempos, making it one of Metallica's most challenging rhythm parts.
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