Riff Tone

Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention)

Rage Against the Machine

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarCustom 'Arm The Homeless' Electric Guitar

AmpMarshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Head with Peavey 4x12 Cabinet

PickupsEMG 85 (neck), EMG H (bridge) active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

modulationDigiTech DigiTech Whammy WH-1

wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

delayBoss Boss DD-2 Digital Delay

eqDOD DOD FX40B Equalizer

phaserMXR MXR Phase 90

Notes

Live performance at the 2000 Democratic National Convention. Guitar and amp are consistent with Morello's live rig from 1991-present. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific live performance.

Tone Character(10)

gritty and powerfultight and percussiveraw and aggressivearticulate attackfocused midrangeminimal ambiencehigh-output, active pickup claritydry, punchy soundclear note separationBritish-voiced amp crunch

Difficulty

The main riff requires tight, aggressive picking and precise palm muting, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Tom Morello’s guitar rig is now a Neural DSP plugin – watch the Rage Against the Machine firebrand demo his signature software… with a wrench | Guitar World Rage Against the Machine Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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