Riff Tone

Psychosocial (Live)

Slipknot

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jim Root Jazzmaster

AmpOrange Rockerverb 100 MkIII (rackmounted, live)

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge), EMG 60 (neck) active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass7.5

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Live performance rig, as used by Jim Root for Slipknot's 'Psychosocial' riff section. Year: 2010s-present. No evidence of additional pedals for the riff section; distortion from amp. Settings from live-focused sources.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivemassive low endscooped but present midsrazor-sharp articulationaggressive palm mutingmodern metal saturationclear note separationcrushing heavinessminimal ambiencefocused attack

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting, precise alternate picking, and control of noise at high gain, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Slipknot - Psychosocial | Wiki @ Ultimate-Guitar.com The Complete History Of Jim Root's (Slipknot) Guitar Rig | Guitar FX Depot Does anyone know what Mick and Jim were using for the ... - Reddit

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