Riff Tone

Happy?

Mudvayne

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Flying V Gothic

AmpRandall V2 head into Randall XL 4x12 cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge humbucker, active)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

Notes

Studio recording for 'Happy?' (2005). Greg Tribbett used the Randall V2 for distorted rhythm tones on the album, with the Flying V Gothic and EMG 81 pickups. Clean tones were tracked with a Roland JC-120, but the riff section is confirmed as Randall V2. No evidence of additional distortion pedals for the riff section; all gain from amp. Effects chain includes noise gate for tightness. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects on the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackchunky low endscooped but present midsrazor-sharp treblemodern metal clarityminimal ambiencefocused, dry rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise alternate picking at a fast tempo, with syncopated rhythms that demand accuracy and stamina.

Sources

Greg Tribbett | Equipboard Mudvayne: Inside Track | Guitar World

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