Riff Tone
Paegan Love Song
Acid Bath
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Flying V
AmpUnknown solid-state or tube amp (not specifically identified for studio recording on this track)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely stock 490R/498T or similar, as per 1990s Flying V models)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass7.5
mid4.5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss MT-2 Metal Zone
Notes
Studio recording, 1996. Guitar confirmed as Gibson Flying V on 'Paegan Terrorism Tactics' (album containing 'Paegan Love Song'). Amp model not confirmed in any source for the studio recording; live rigs are not relevant. Distortion is primarily from Boss MT-2 Metal Zone pedal, not amp gain.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationthick and heavy rhythmarticulate pick attackcompressed and focusedsludge/doom metal weightslightly fizzy top endminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm with high-gain articulation, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Flying V
AmpUnknown solid-state or tube amp (not specifically identified for studio recording on this track)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely stock 490R/498T or similar, as per 1990s Flying V models)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass7.5
mid4.5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss MT-2 Metal Zone
Notes
Studio recording, 1996. Guitar confirmed as Gibson Flying V on 'Paegan Terrorism Tactics' (album containing 'Paegan Love Song'). Amp model not confirmed in any source for the studio recording; live rigs are not relevant. Distortion is primarily from Boss MT-2 Metal Zone pedal, not amp gain.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationthick and heavy rhythmarticulate pick attackcompressed and focusedsludge/doom metal weightslightly fizzy top endminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm with high-gain articulation, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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