Riff Tone

Me

Staind

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarBaritone guitar (likely Ibanez MMM1 Mike Mushok Signature, but not explicitly confirmed for studio recording of 'Me')

AmpMarshall JMP-1 preamp into Marshall EL34 100/100 power amp

PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers (likely, based on artist's known gear for era, but not explicitly confirmed for this track)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1999 (from 'Dysfunction' album). Mike Mushok is known for using baritone guitars and Marshall JMP-1 preamp with EL34 100/100 power amp for Staind's heavy riff tones in this era. No explicit confirmation for exact guitar/pickup model for 'Me', but this is highly likely based on multiple sources for the album/tour. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; Mushok has stated he used a Lexicon multi-effects rack for convenience, but not for core rhythm tone.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate low-endcrisp high endcompressed attackminimal ambiencechunky riffingmodern nu-metal heaviness

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, articulate palm muting and precise rhythm in a low baritone tuning, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Staind - Outside | Wiki @ Ultimate-Guitar.com Mike Mushok | Equipboard Staind: Born With 'Nu-Metal' Stain - Ultimate Guitar

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