Riff Tone
Narcosynthesis
Nevermore
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarCustom Built 7 String Guitar
AmpPeavey 5150 (most likely, based on era and forum consensus)
PickupsEMG 707 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
boostIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Notes
Studio recording for 'Dead Heart in a Dead World' (2000). Jeff Loomis played all guitars on the album. Gear confirmed for this era and song by forum sources. Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer used as a boost in front of the amp. No evidence of modulation or time-based pedals in the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationchunky rhythmmodern metal claritylow noise floorfast attackno audible effects
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced picking speed, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm synchronization, making it challenging even for experienced players.
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Original Gear
GuitarCustom Built 7 String Guitar
AmpPeavey 5150 (most likely, based on era and forum consensus)
PickupsEMG 707 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
boostIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Notes
Studio recording for 'Dead Heart in a Dead World' (2000). Jeff Loomis played all guitars on the album. Gear confirmed for this era and song by forum sources. Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer used as a boost in front of the amp. No evidence of modulation or time-based pedals in the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationchunky rhythmmodern metal claritylow noise floorfast attackno audible effects
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced picking speed, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm synchronization, making it challenging even for experienced players.
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