Riff Tone

Protomech

Fear Factory

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez RG2228 8-String

AmpPeavey 5150 II

PickupsEMG 808 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble6.5

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'The Industrialist' album (2012). Dino Cazares is known to use Ibanez RG 8-strings with EMG 808s and Peavey 5150/6505 amps for Fear Factory's modern riff tones. No direct source confirms the exact amp settings for 'Protomech', but this is the most documented rig for this era and album. No evidence of additional pedals for the main riff section; tone is extremely tight and dry, typical of Fear Factory's industrial metal rhythm sound.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivedry and focusedscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate attackmachine-like precisionvery low noise floorcrushing low endno ambiencefast note tracking

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for tight, fast palm muting and precise rhythm, especially on an 8-string guitar with high-gain settings. The machine-like precision and speed are challenging for most players.

Sources

Fear Factory – The Industrialist - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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