Riff Tone

If Rain Is What You Want

Slipknot

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jim Root Telecaster

AmpOrange Rockerverb 100 MKII

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge), EMG 60 (neck) active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2014, .5: The Gray Chapter sessions. Jim Root is confirmed to use his signature Telecaster and Orange Rockerverb amps for clean tones on this album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.

Tone Character(10)

lush and glassysmooth and slightly compressedclear note separationambient and atmosphericsubtle reverb tailfull-bodied low endrounded highsgentle attacksustained, ringing chordsno audible breakup

Difficulty

The clean riff requires precise chord voicings and dynamic control to maintain clarity and sustain, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.

Sources

Slipknot – .5: The Gray Chapter (Special Edition) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard The Guitarists: Mick and Jim : r/Slipknot - Reddit

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