Riff Tone
Killing In the Name (Live In Mexico City, MX, 10/28/99)
Rage Against the Machine
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarCustom 'Arm The Homeless' Electric Guitar
AmpMarshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Head
PickupsEMG H (bridge), EMG H (neck), both humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid7
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Live performance, Mexico City, 1999. Tom Morello's rig is known to be extremely consistent between studio and live in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the clean section in this live version.
Tone Character(10)
bright and percussivetight, staccato attackarticulate single-note claritydry, unprocessed soundslight amp warmthno audible breakupdynamic and responsivefunk-influenced clean rhythmno reverb washno modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight muting, dynamic control, and precise timing to match the band's groove. No advanced techniques, but feel and articulation are critical.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarCustom 'Arm The Homeless' Electric Guitar
AmpMarshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Head
PickupsEMG H (bridge), EMG H (neck), both humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid7
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Live performance, Mexico City, 1999. Tom Morello's rig is known to be extremely consistent between studio and live in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the clean section in this live version.
Tone Character(10)
bright and percussivetight, staccato attackarticulate single-note claritydry, unprocessed soundslight amp warmthno audible breakupdynamic and responsivefunk-influenced clean rhythmno reverb washno modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight muting, dynamic control, and precise timing to match the band's groove. No advanced techniques, but feel and articulation are critical.
Killing In the Name (Live In Mexico City, MX, 10/28/99) settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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