Riff Tone
Infecting the Crypts
Suffocation
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarJackson Soloist (early 90s, likely SL1 or SL2, as used by Terrance Hobbs on 'Human Waste')
AmpAmpeg VH140C
PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4
treble7.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, Human Waste EP (1991). Gear confirmed for this era and song by forum sources. No evidence of pedals or additional effects in the riff section.
Tone Character(9)
tight and percussivescooped midsrazor-sharp attackcrushing low endhigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationminimal ambiencedry, immediate responseaggressive palm muting
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced right-hand technique, fast alternate picking, and precise palm muting at high speed, making it very challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson Soloist (early 90s, likely SL1 or SL2, as used by Terrance Hobbs on 'Human Waste')
AmpAmpeg VH140C
PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4
treble7.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, Human Waste EP (1991). Gear confirmed for this era and song by forum sources. No evidence of pedals or additional effects in the riff section.
Tone Character(9)
tight and percussivescooped midsrazor-sharp attackcrushing low endhigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationminimal ambiencedry, immediate responseaggressive palm muting
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced right-hand technique, fast alternate picking, and precise palm muting at high speed, making it very challenging for most players.
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