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I Don't Wanna Be Me

Type O Negative

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFernandes Monterey Elite w/ Sustainer
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
PickupsSeymour Duncan bridge humbucker, Fernandes Sustainer neck pickup

Amp Settings

gain8.5
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Life Is Killing Me' album (2003); guitar confirmed by Equipboard and video evidence; amp confirmed by multiple forum and Equipboard sources for this era. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio recording.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gain rhythmchunky low endscooped but present midsslight chorus shimmerarticulate attackaggressive palm mutingmodern metal clarityheavy B standard tuningcrisp high end

Difficulty

The riff requires accurate palm muting, heavy B standard tuning, and tight rhythm playing, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Type O Negative – Life Is Killing Me - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | EquipboardType O Negative guitar tone? : r/typeonegative - RedditHow do i Get type o negative guitar tone? : r/typeonegative - Reddit

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