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Riff Tone

Electric Crown

Testament

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (Eric Peterson's black Les Paul, EMG 81/85 pickups)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge), EMG 85 (neck) active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid4

treble7

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1992. Eric Peterson played the main riff rhythm tracks on his black Les Paul Custom with EMG 81/85 pickups into a Marshall JCM800 2203 head. No evidence of pedals or effects used for the riff section. Settings estimated based on typical thrash metal tones of the era and Peterson's known approach. No chorus or modulation effects on riff. All info specific to studio recording of 'Electric Crown' riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationchunky low endclear pick attackarticulate note separationsaturated but controlled distortionno audible modulationclassic early '90s thrash rhythm tone

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at a medium-fast tempo, with precise timing and articulation typical of thrash metal. The complexity of the riffing and need for tightness with the rhythm section make it challenging for most players.

Sources

Testament's Alex Skolnick and Eric Peterson on creating turbulent music for turbulent times | Guitar World Help please! The Ritual Testament Guitar Tone - Reddit

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Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (Eric Peterson's black Les Paul, EMG 81/85 pickups)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge), EMG 85 (neck) active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid4

treble7

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Sources

Testament's Alex Skolnick and Eric Peterson on creating turbulent music for turbulent times | Guitar World Help please! The Ritual Testament Guitar Tone - Reddit

Notes

Studio recording, 1992. Eric Peterson played the main riff rhythm tracks on his black Les Paul Custom with EMG 81/85 pickups into a Marshall JCM800 2203 head. No evidence of pedals or effects used for the riff section. Settings estimated based on typical thrash metal tones of the era and Peterson's known approach. No chorus or modulation effects on riff. All info specific to studio recording of 'Electric Crown' riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationchunky low endclear pick attackarticulate note separationsaturated but controlled distortionno audible modulationclassic early '90s thrash rhythm tone

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at a medium-fast tempo, with precise timing and articulation typical of thrash metal. The complexity of the riffing and need for tightness with the rhythm section make it challenging for most players.

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