Riff Tone
Mr. Scary (Live in Japan, 1988)
Dokken
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarESP Kamikaze (custom, early version, or ESP Tiger)
AmpMarshall 1968/1969 Plexi Super Lead 100-watt (un-modded), likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet loaded with Celestion speakers
PickupsSeymour Duncan Screamin' Demon humbucker (bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
mid6
treble7.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer (or similar overdrive)
Notes
Live performance, Japan 1988 (Beast from the East). George Lynch is documented using his ESP Tiger or Kamikaze guitars with a Screamin' Demon pickup and a late-60s Marshall Plexi head for this era's live shows. No evidence of studio overdubs or alternate gear for this live riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive pick attacksaturated high-gain rhythmpronounced midrange chewinessarticulate note separationpercussive low endcutting upper midsminimal ambiencefast attack, quick decaycrisp, defined harmonics
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced picking technique, tight palm muting, and precise articulation at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most players.
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Create Free AccountGuitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarESP Kamikaze (custom, early version, or ESP Tiger)
AmpMarshall 1968/1969 Plexi Super Lead 100-watt (un-modded), likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet loaded with Celestion speakers
PickupsSeymour Duncan Screamin' Demon humbucker (bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
mid6
treble7.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer (or similar overdrive)
Notes
Live performance, Japan 1988 (Beast from the East). George Lynch is documented using his ESP Tiger or Kamikaze guitars with a Screamin' Demon pickup and a late-60s Marshall Plexi head for this era's live shows. No evidence of studio overdubs or alternate gear for this live riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive pick attacksaturated high-gain rhythmpronounced midrange chewinessarticulate note separationpercussive low endcutting upper midsminimal ambiencefast attack, quick decaycrisp, defined harmonics
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced picking technique, tight palm muting, and precise articulation at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most players.
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