Solo Tone

Raining Blood

Slayer

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarB.C. Rich NJ Series (likely Warlock or Bich, c.1986)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid4

treble7.5

reverb0

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionMarshall Distortion from Marshall JCM800 (amp gain only)

Notes

Studio recording, 1986. Gear confirmed for 'Reign in Blood' era. Both Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman used B.C. Rich guitars with DiMarzio Super Distortion pickups into Marshall JCM800 2203 heads. No evidence of additional rack or studio effects for the solo section; pedal use was minimal.

Tone Character(10)

razor-sharp articulationtight and percussivescooped midshigh-gain saturationpiercing trebledry, in-your-face soundaggressive palm mutingsearing sustainmetallic attackminimal ambience

Difficulty

The solo is highly technical, requiring very fast picking, aggressive whammy bar use, and precise muting to control noise at extreme gain levels. The tempo and chaotic phrasing make it challenging even for advanced players.

Sources

Jeff Hanneman - Equipboard Kerry King's Guitar Rig, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Rig Rundown: Slayer - Premier Guitar Remembering Jeff Hanneman: 1964 - 2013 - Premier Guitar

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