Riff Tone

Lichmistress

Cryptopsy

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Soloist (likely SL1 or SL2, 1990s model, as used by Jon Levasseur on None So Vile)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2210

PickupsSeymour Duncan humbuckers (likely TB-4 JB in bridge, SH-2N Jazz in neck, stock configuration for Jackson Soloist of the era)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7.5

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1996. Gear confirmed for album sessions, not live. No evidence of additional preamp pedals or rack gear for the riff section. No evidence of effects loop use.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp attackarticulate note separationminimal ambiencedense and compressedfocused low enddry, in-your-face rhythm sound

Difficulty

The riff section of 'Lichmistress' is extremely demanding due to its high speed, intricate picking patterns, and technical death metal complexity, requiring advanced right-hand stamina and left-hand accuracy.

Sources

Cryptopsy – None So Vile - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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