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Riff Tone

Freak On a Leash

Korn

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez K7 7-string
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier
PickupsDiMarzio PAF 7 humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain0
bass5.5
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
modulationDigiTech DigiTech Whammy

Notes

Studio recording, 1998. Gear confirmed for 'Follow the Leader' album sessions. Clean sections likely used amp clean channel with effects added via pedals or rack. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for clean sections.

Tone Character(10)
glassy and eerieunderwater wobble (heavy chorus)clean and percussive attackslightly scooped midslush modulationoctave-shifted harmonicstight low endambient and hauntingnot harsh or brittlesubtle amp reverb

Difficulty

The clean riff requires tight timing and effect control, but is not technically demanding in terms of speed or advanced techniques.

Sources

Korn – Follow The Leader - Gear & Equipment Used on the AlbumHow do the guitarists get that creepy tone? : r/KornHow to get electronic-like distortion that Korn uses - Reddit

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