Riff Tone
Right Here In My Arms
HIM
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Flying V
AmpMarshall Valvestate 8100
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely stock, model unspecified)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzZVex ZVex Fuzz Factory
Notes
Studio recording for 'Razorblade Romance' (1999-2000). Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and song via video and forum evidence. ZVex Fuzz Factory used for riff section. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff. Settings estimated based on amp, genre, and era.
Tone Character(9)
fuzz-driven saturated rhythmtight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingchunky, compressed attackmid-forward modern rock tonearticulate note separationsustained power chordsslightly scooped highsdense, wall-of-sound rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting with precise timing to maintain the song's aggressive, percussive feel. While not technically advanced, maintaining clarity and articulation at tempo is challenging.
This tone has been researched 4 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Flying V
AmpMarshall Valvestate 8100
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely stock, model unspecified)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzZVex ZVex Fuzz Factory
This tone has been researched 4 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording for 'Razorblade Romance' (1999-2000). Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and song via video and forum evidence. ZVex Fuzz Factory used for riff section. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff. Settings estimated based on amp, genre, and era.
Tone Character(9)
fuzz-driven saturated rhythmtight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingchunky, compressed attackmid-forward modern rock tonearticulate note separationsustained power chordsslightly scooped highsdense, wall-of-sound rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting with precise timing to maintain the song's aggressive, percussive feel. While not technically advanced, maintaining clarity and articulation at tempo is challenging.
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