Riff Tone
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The Prodigy
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely Fender or Gibson solidbody, model not confirmed for studio recording)
AmpBoss SE-70 Super Effects Processor (amp simulation, not a physical amp); possible use of Rocktron preamp (unconfirmed for this track)
PickupsUnknown (likely humbucker or high-output single coil, not confirmed)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
mid5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationBoss Boss SE-70 Super Effects Processor
Notes
Studio recording, 1996-1997, for 'The Fat of the Land' album. Guitar processed through Boss SE-70 multi-effects unit with amp simulation and heavy effects. No evidence of a traditional amp or specific guitar model for the riff section. No evidence of live rig for this recording.
Tone Character(9)
heavily compressed and saturatedaggressive, industrial edgetight, percussive attackfiltered, almost synth-likepronounced midrangedigital harshnessthick, processed distortionmodulated ambiencesynthetic, non-organic guitar timbre
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight and aggressive, requiring precise picking and palm muting, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings.
Sources
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely Fender or Gibson solidbody, model not confirmed for studio recording)
AmpBoss SE-70 Super Effects Processor (amp simulation, not a physical amp); possible use of Rocktron preamp (unconfirmed for this track)
PickupsUnknown (likely humbucker or high-output single coil, not confirmed)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
mid5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationBoss Boss SE-70 Super Effects Processor
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1996-1997, for 'The Fat of the Land' album. Guitar processed through Boss SE-70 multi-effects unit with amp simulation and heavy effects. No evidence of a traditional amp or specific guitar model for the riff section. No evidence of live rig for this recording.
Tone Character(9)
heavily compressed and saturatedaggressive, industrial edgetight, percussive attackfiltered, almost synth-likepronounced midrangedigital harshnessthick, processed distortionmodulated ambiencesynthetic, non-organic guitar timbre
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight and aggressive, requiring precise picking and palm muting, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings.