Riff Tone

Override of the Overture

Dismember

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez Pro Line PR1660 Randy Rhoads V

AmpUnknown solid-state or tube amp (likely Marshall JCM800 or Peavey, but not confirmed for this recording)

PickupsIbanez V7/V8 humbuckers (stock or similar high-output humbuckers, exact model not confirmed for this recording)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid3.5

treble7.5

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal

Notes

Studio recording, 1991. The signature tone is primarily shaped by the Boss HM-2 pedal into a high-headroom amp set relatively clean. No evidence of additional effects or amp reverb on the riff section. Guitar and amp models are inferred from era, genre, and band interviews, but only the guitar and HM-2 pedal are confirmed for this specific song/recording.

Tone Character(10)

dirty, grinding distortionbuzzsaw-like saturationfiercely aggressive and rawchainsaw midrangetight palm-muted chugsscooped lower midshigh-gain saturationpercussive attackraw, uncompressed feelslightly fizzy top end

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, consistent alternate and tremolo picking, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm at high speed, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Dismember Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Ten Riffs: Anders Nyström, Katatonia - MusicRadar

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