Riff Tone

Graves of the Fathers

Cryptopsy

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Soloist (likely SL1 or SL2, 1990s era, as used by Jon Levasseur on 'None So Vile')

AmpMarshall JCM800 2210

PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-6 Distortion (bridge humbucker, as commonly used in Jackson Soloists of this era)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1996. Gear confirmed for album 'None So Vile' by Equipboard and artist statements. No evidence of pedals or additional effects for riff section; amp distortion used. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp articulationdry, immediate attackminimal ambiencecrushing low endclear note separationno modulation or time-based effects

Difficulty

The riff section is highly technical, requiring advanced speed, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm execution at a very fast tempo, typical of technical death metal.

Sources

Cryptopsy – None So Vile - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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