Riff Tone

For You

Staind

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Mike Mushok Signature SE Baritone

AmpDiezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head Amp

PickupsPRS SE Baritone stock humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'For You' (2001, Break the Cycle). Mike Mushok is confirmed to use the PRS Mushok Baritone and Diezel VH4 for Staind's heavy riff tones in this era. No evidence of pedals in the heavy riff section; effects are handled via rack/multi-effects or amp. No evidence of live/touring gear being used in the studio for this song's riff.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate attackdense and immersivepunchy and robust distortionbaritone depth and weightpresent upper midscontrolled low endminimal ambiencemodern nu-metal saturationaggressive palm muting

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting, precise rhythm, and control of a baritone guitar in a low tuning, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Staind Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Staind: Born With 'Nu-Metal' Stain I need Staind's amp tuning! - forum topic - Ultimate Guitar

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