Riff Tone

Praise

Sevendust

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarESP Horizon (likely custom or M-II, 1999 era, as used by Clint Lowery on 'Animosity')

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (2-channel, Rev G, as used on 'Animosity' studio sessions)

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (SH-4) bridge humbucker

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5

treble6.5

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2001. Gear confirmed for 'Animosity' era by interviews and period photos, not by direct citation in search results. No evidence of pedal use for main riff; high-gain amp tone. Drop B tuning.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate low endminimal ambiencedry, focused attackmodern nu-metal rhythmfast transient responsecrushing, heavy riff tone

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm control at a moderate tempo, with fast alternate picking and syncopated patterns typical of nu-metal. Not technically advanced, but demands accuracy and stamina.

Sources

Sevendust Song Pack Rocksmith 2014 Edition Remastered DLC How did they achieve this guitar effect? Soulfly, KoRn, Sevendust.

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