Riff Tone

IYDKMIGTHTKY (Gimme That)

Type O Negative

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFernandes Revolver Sustainer (likely, as used by Kenny Hickey on 'Life Is Killing Me' album)

AmpADA MP-1 preamp into Mesa/Boogie Simul-Class 2:90 power amp (studio recording, 2003)

PickupsFernandes Sustainer humbucker (bridge position, active electronics)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6.5

mid3.5

treble5.5

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown, likely ProCo Rat or Boss HM-2)

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown, likely Boss CE-5 or similar)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Life Is Killing Me' (2003). Kenny Hickey is confirmed to have used Fernandes Sustainer-equipped guitars and ADA MP-1 preamp for this era. Mesa/Boogie 2:90 power amp is also cited for studio use. Settings are based on best available sources and typical genre/era practices.

Tone Character(10)

dark and saturatedscooped midsthick low-endtight and percussivemodest reverb for atmospherecold, spatial chorus effectheavy palm-muted chugsrolled-off treble for darknessaggressive, high-gain distortionbridge pickup clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm in a low B tuning, with heavy downpicking and control of high-gain saturation to maintain note clarity.

Sources

Type O Negative Amp Settings and Tone Tips - Guitar Chalk Webb's Gear Review - Recreating the Type O Negative - Bloody Kisses guitar/bass tone with the TONEX How do i Get type o negative guitar tone? : r/typeonegative

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