Riff Tone

Lack of Comprehension

Death

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

Guitar1990s B.C. Rich Stealth (likely USA Custom Shop, as used by Chuck Schuldiner on Human)

AmpMarshall Valvestate 8100 (studio recording, as used on Human album sessions)

PickupsDiMarzio X2N humbucker (bridge position, as per Chuck's main setup for clean and distorted parts on Human)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1991 (Human album). Chuck Schuldiner used a B.C. Rich Stealth with a DiMarzio X2N bridge pickup into a Marshall Valvestate 8100 for both clean and distorted tones. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the clean section. No evidence of additional preamp pedals or amp swaps for the clean part in the studio.

Tone Character(10)

bright and glassyclear note separationslightly percussive attackdry, no ambienceno audible reverbno modulation effectsarticulate and preciseno breakup or distortionbridge pickup claritystudio direct

Difficulty

The clean intro requires accurate alternate picking and precise timing to maintain clarity and articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.

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