Riff Tone
Scare Crow
Ministry
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-80s, as used by Mike Scaccia in Ministry's 'Filth Pig' era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (most probable based on era, genre, and Ministry's known studio rigs for 'Filth Pig')
PickupsHumbucker (likely stock Gibson or EMG 81/85, but exact model not confirmed for this track)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
mid4
treble7
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown, likely Boss HM-2 or similar high-gain pedal)
Notes
Studio recording, 1995-1996 ('Filth Pig' album sessions). No direct source confirms exact guitar/amp for 'Scare Crow' riff, but Les Paul + JCM800 is strongly supported by era, genre, and Ministry's typical setup. No evidence of live rig differences for this song.
Tone Character(10)
crushingly heavythick and saturatedslow, doom-laden chugtight, percussive attackscooped midrangedark and menacingminimal ambiencedry, focused rhythmindustrial metal grinddense, layered guitar sound
Difficulty
The riff is slow and not technically complex, but demands tight, consistent palm muting and precise timing to achieve the song's crushing, industrial groove.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-80s, as used by Mike Scaccia in Ministry's 'Filth Pig' era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (most probable based on era, genre, and Ministry's known studio rigs for 'Filth Pig')
PickupsHumbucker (likely stock Gibson or EMG 81/85, but exact model not confirmed for this track)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
mid4
treble7
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown, likely Boss HM-2 or similar high-gain pedal)
Notes
Studio recording, 1995-1996 ('Filth Pig' album sessions). No direct source confirms exact guitar/amp for 'Scare Crow' riff, but Les Paul + JCM800 is strongly supported by era, genre, and Ministry's typical setup. No evidence of live rig differences for this song.
Tone Character(10)
crushingly heavythick and saturatedslow, doom-laden chugtight, percussive attackscooped midrangedark and menacingminimal ambiencedry, focused rhythmindustrial metal grinddense, layered guitar sound
Difficulty
The riff is slow and not technically complex, but demands tight, consistent palm muting and precise timing to achieve the song's crushing, industrial groove.
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