Riff Tone
How Will I Laugh Tomorrow
Suicidal Tendencies
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson Pro Series Soloist SL2
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
PickupsJackson high-output humbuckers (likely J90C or J50BC, stock for era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5
treble7.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1988. Rhythm/riff section. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this song's riff. Mesa Boogie Mark III sometimes used by band, but JCM800 is most cited for this era and album's heavy rhythm tones.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivecrunchy rhythm attackaggressive palm mutingscooped but present midsbright and articulatepunchy low endraw and energetichigh-gain saturationminimal ambiencefocused, fast-paced riffing
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking with aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm, typical of 1980s thrash metal. While not extremely technical, the speed and tightness demand solid intermediate skills.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson Pro Series Soloist SL2
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
PickupsJackson high-output humbuckers (likely J90C or J50BC, stock for era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5
treble7.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1988. Rhythm/riff section. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this song's riff. Mesa Boogie Mark III sometimes used by band, but JCM800 is most cited for this era and album's heavy rhythm tones.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivecrunchy rhythm attackaggressive palm mutingscooped but present midsbright and articulatepunchy low endraw and energetichigh-gain saturationminimal ambiencefocused, fast-paced riffing
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking with aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm, typical of 1980s thrash metal. While not extremely technical, the speed and tightness demand solid intermediate skills.
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