Riff Tone
Quintessence
Darkthrone
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown model (likely cheap 1980s/1990s Japanese or Eastern European superstrat or Les Paul copy, exact model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpMarshall Valvestate 8010 (solid state combo, likely used on this album)
PickupsLikely stock passive humbuckers (exact model unknown)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass3
mid4.5
treble8
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1994. Sources suggest use of cheap solid state Marshall amps (Valvestate 8010) and direct-in/line-out recording. No evidence of HM-2 or RAT pedal on this album. No evidence of additional effects or pedals for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
raw and abrasivebuzzsaw-like distortionlo-fi and grittycold and desolatethin low endpiercing treblemidrange biteuncompressed and harshrelentless intensityno ambience or spatial effects
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise tremolo picking and stamina to maintain aggression and tightness at a high tempo, but does not involve complex chord voicings or advanced techniques.
Sources
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown model (likely cheap 1980s/1990s Japanese or Eastern European superstrat or Les Paul copy, exact model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpMarshall Valvestate 8010 (solid state combo, likely used on this album)
PickupsLikely stock passive humbuckers (exact model unknown)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass3
mid4.5
treble8
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1994. Sources suggest use of cheap solid state Marshall amps (Valvestate 8010) and direct-in/line-out recording. No evidence of HM-2 or RAT pedal on this album. No evidence of additional effects or pedals for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
raw and abrasivebuzzsaw-like distortionlo-fi and grittycold and desolatethin low endpiercing treblemidrange biteuncompressed and harshrelentless intensityno ambience or spatial effects
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise tremolo picking and stamina to maintain aggression and tightness at a high tempo, but does not involve complex chord voicings or advanced techniques.
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