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More Than I Could Chew

Mastodon

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (Brent Hinds, likely for riff section)

AmpMarshall JMP (vintage, ex-AC/DC, blended with Diezel VH4; primary for riff section per interview)

PickupsHumbucker (Gibson stock, likely 490R/498T or similar)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveDirty B Hinds Dirty B Hinds Mastodrive

Notes

Studio recording, 2021 (Hushed and Grim album). Brent Hinds confirmed use of his Marshall JMP and Diezel VH4 amps for 'More Than I Could Chew' riff section, with the Dirty B Hinds Mastodrive overdrive pedal. Bill Kelliher likely used Orange Thunderverb 200 for his rhythm tracks, but primary riff tone is Hinds' JMP+VH4 blend. Settings estimated based on genre, amp type, and cited Mastodon settings for similar tones.

Tone Character(10)

mid-heavy EQ with tight lowsnon-harsh highsaggressive bridge pickup attackheavy, mid-focused sustainarticulate sludge tonetight and percussive rhythmfull saturationdynamic control via picking intensitynote clarity in rhythmsboosted treble for pick attack

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive picking with complex palm muting and rhythmic precision, typical of Mastodon's heavy riffing style. The tempo and syncopation, combined with high-gain clarity demands, make it challenging for most players.

Sources

Mastodon: Hinds & Kelliher's Journey to Redemption - Premier Guitar Mastodon Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk How to Sound Like MASTODON | guitarguitar

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Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (Brent Hinds, likely for riff section)

AmpMarshall JMP (vintage, ex-AC/DC, blended with Diezel VH4; primary for riff section per interview)

PickupsHumbucker (Gibson stock, likely 490R/498T or similar)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveDirty B Hinds Dirty B Hinds Mastodrive

Sources

Mastodon: Hinds & Kelliher's Journey to Redemption - Premier Guitar Mastodon Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk How to Sound Like MASTODON | guitarguitar

Notes

Studio recording, 2021 (Hushed and Grim album). Brent Hinds confirmed use of his Marshall JMP and Diezel VH4 amps for 'More Than I Could Chew' riff section, with the Dirty B Hinds Mastodrive overdrive pedal. Bill Kelliher likely used Orange Thunderverb 200 for his rhythm tracks, but primary riff tone is Hinds' JMP+VH4 blend. Settings estimated based on genre, amp type, and cited Mastodon settings for similar tones.

Tone Character(10)

mid-heavy EQ with tight lowsnon-harsh highsaggressive bridge pickup attackheavy, mid-focused sustainarticulate sludge tonetight and percussive rhythmfull saturationdynamic control via picking intensitynote clarity in rhythmsboosted treble for pick attack

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive picking with complex palm muting and rhythmic precision, typical of Mastodon's heavy riffing style. The tempo and syncopation, combined with high-gain clarity demands, make it challenging for most players.

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