Riff Tone

In Death - Is Death

Meshuggah

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez Custom 8-string (likely RG2228 or LACS 8-string, as used by Mårten Hagström and Fredrik Thordendal on 'obZen')

AmpLine 6 POD XT Pro (digital amp modeler, used for all guitar tones on 'obZen' studio recording)

PickupsLundgren Model M8 humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5

mid5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2007-2008 for the album 'obZen'. Meshuggah used Line 6 POD XT Pro for all guitar tracks on this album, including clean sections. No evidence of traditional tube amps or cabs in the studio for this song. Settings are estimated based on genre, era, and typical Meshuggah clean tones.

Tone Character(10)

crystal-clear and preciseextended-range claritypercussive attackneutral, hi-fi digital cleanminimal warmthtight note separationslight digital sheensubtle ambienceno audible breakupno modulation swirl

Difficulty

The clean riff requires advanced rhythmic accuracy, clean picking on an 8-string, and tight synchronization with the band, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Meshuggah Members, Gear & Sound Tube vs Normal vs digital : r/Meshuggah Meshuggah’s Mårten Hagström: A Higher Standard - Premier Guitar

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