Riff Tone

I Stand Alone (2024 Remaster)

Godsmack

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Sully Erna Les Paul Studio

AmpBlackstar high-gain amp (exact model not specified, likely Series One or HT Venue based on era and artist's statements)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely 490R/498T, as per signature model spec)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown, possibly amp gain only)

Notes

Studio recording for 'I Stand Alone (2024 Remaster)', 2024 remaster of original 2002 track. Gear based on Sully Erna's signature Les Paul and Blackstar amp use in interviews and gear rundowns for this era. No explicit pedalboard or amp model confirmation for the 2024 remaster session.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gainarticulate chugsfull clarity and bitepunchy attackminimal ambiencemodern metal crunchfocused low endslightly scooped mids

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm in a low tuning, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Amp Settings for I Stand Alone by Godsmack (gear and tone tips)Sully Erna | Equipboard Godsmack Guitarist Talks Gear, Shares a Story on How Mark ...

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