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Riff Tone

Genetic Reconstruction

Death

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarB.C. Rich Stealth (late 1980s/early 1990s, likely USA model, as used by Chuck Schuldiner on 'Spiritual Healing')
AmpMarshall JCM800 2210
PickupsDiMarzio X2N humbucker (bridge position, high output, ceramic magnet)

Amp Settings

gain8
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic

Notes

Studio recording, 1990. Gear confirmed for 'Spiritual Healing' album sessions. Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic used as overdrive boost into Marshall JCM800 2210. No evidence of other pedals or effects for riff section. No evidence of modulation or time-based effects in riff section. Rhythm guitar tone only (not solo).

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationscooped but present midsrazor-sharp attackarticulate note separationcrushing low endminimal ambiencedry, focused mixclassic late 80s/early 90s death metal rhythm sound

Difficulty

The riff section requires fast, aggressive palm-muted alternate picking, tight synchronization, and precise execution of complex death metal rhythms, making it challenging even for experienced players.

Sources

Death & Death (Metal Band) – Spiritual HealingMy interpretation and review of spiritual Healing.

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