Riff Tone
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Ratt
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarCharvel San Dimas (early 80s, custom, likely with DiMarzio humbucker in bridge)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1984)
PickupsDiMarzio humbucker (exact model unknown, likely Super Distortion or PAF Pro era-correct)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionPro Co Pro Co RAT
Notes
Studio recording, 1984. Warren DeMartini used a Charvel San Dimas with a DiMarzio humbucker for most of Ratt's Out of the Cellar album. Amp is a Marshall JCM800, typical for LA metal of the era. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
cutting and snarlytight and percussiveaggressive attackpunchy midrangesaturated but definedarticulate riff clarityhigh-output humbucker biteMarshall crunchslightly scooped but presentminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, with syncopated rhythms typical of 80s metal. Not technically advanced, but demands accuracy and control.
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Original Gear
GuitarCharvel San Dimas (early 80s, custom, likely with DiMarzio humbucker in bridge)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1984)
PickupsDiMarzio humbucker (exact model unknown, likely Super Distortion or PAF Pro era-correct)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionPro Co Pro Co RAT
Notes
Studio recording, 1984. Warren DeMartini used a Charvel San Dimas with a DiMarzio humbucker for most of Ratt's Out of the Cellar album. Amp is a Marshall JCM800, typical for LA metal of the era. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
cutting and snarlytight and percussiveaggressive attackpunchy midrangesaturated but definedarticulate riff clarityhigh-output humbucker biteMarshall crunchslightly scooped but presentminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, with syncopated rhythms typical of 80s metal. Not technically advanced, but demands accuracy and control.
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