Riff Tone

Manifest Density, Pt. 2

Local H

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown (likely 1990s Fender Telecaster or Gibson SG, but not confirmed for this recording)

AmpUnknown (likely Marshall JCM800 or similar high-gain amp, but not confirmed for this recording)

PickupsUnknown (likely stock single-coil or humbucker depending on guitar, not confirmed for this recording)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)

Notes

No direct sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Manifest Density, Pt. 2' riff section. Local H's Scott Lucas is known for using Telecasters and Marshall amps in the 1990s, but no source ties this to this specific recording. All gear is estimated based on era, genre, and typical rig for the band. Studio recording, album released 1996.

Tone Character(10)

aggressive and saturatedtight and punchypercussive palm mutingcrunchy midrangeslightly scooped but present midsarticulate pick attackraw and in-your-facefocused low endminimal ambienceno audible modulation

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm playing at a moderate tempo, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Local H - Manifest Destiny Pt. 1 | Live @ Metro (1998) : r/grunge

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