Riff Tone

Movies (2026 Remastered)

Alien Ant Farm

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarSuhr Classic T Pro

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2000 era, or similar high-gain amp)

PickupsSuhr Classic T single-coil (bridge position, likely with higher output for modern rock)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveFulltone Fulltone Full-Drive 2

phaserMXR MXR Phase 90

Notes

Studio recording for 'Movies' (2026 Remastered), based on Terry Corso's known gear for the original ANThology sessions. No direct evidence for a different guitar/amp on the 2026 remaster; settings and gear inferred from era and genre. No evidence of live/tour gear being used for the studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive attackmodern high-gain claritypunchy and articulatelayered distortionfocused low endslightly scooped midscrisp, defined treblecontrolled sustainminimal ambient wash

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level control of palm muting, tight rhythm, and aggressive picking, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Amp Settings for Smooth Criminal by Alien Ant Farm (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk Alien Ant Farm Members, Gear & Sound

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