Riff Tone

Electric Wizard

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard

AmpLaney Supergroup (likely 1970s model, cranked)

PickupsStock Gibson humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain9

bass8.5

mid5

treble6.5

reverb0

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzUnknown Fuzz pedal (model unknown, likely Univox Super-Fuzz or similar vintage fuzz)

Notes

Studio recording, 1994 self-titled album. Gear confirmed for this era and album by multiple sources, including Equipboard and forum discussions. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

massive, saturated fuzzthick and sludgy low endscooped midsaggressive, raw rhythmsustained power chordsvintage, woolly fuzz texturemuddy and compressedvery little clarityno ambient effectswall-of-sound heaviness

Difficulty

The riff is slow and based on power chords, but the extreme fuzz and volume require control over noise and feedback, and tight rhythm playing to maintain clarity in a very saturated mix.

Sources

Jus Oborn - Equipboard Electric Wizard's self titled guitar tone : r/doommetal - Reddit Fuzz Pedal for Electric Wizard tone : r/guitarpedals - Reddit The only electric wizard tone guide - forum topic - Ultimate Guitar

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