Riff Tone

Scream Out

Suicidal Tendencies

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez Roadstar II (likely RS440 or similar, as used by Rocky George in early 1990s Suicidal Tendencies recordings)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (rackmount version, used for rhythm in studio)

PickupsStock Ibanez humbucker in bridge position

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1994 (album: Suicidal for Life). Rocky George used the Dual Rectifier for rhythm tracks in this era. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars for this song's riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationpunchy low endcrisp top endarticulate attackminimal ambiencefocused rhythm claritybridge pickup bite

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, tight palm-muted picking and precise rhythm control, typical of 1990s thrash/crossover metal. While not extremely technical, the speed and tightness demand intermediate to advanced rhythm skills.

Sources

Dean Pleasants - Gear from early Suicidal Tendencies Songs Suicidal Tendencies Members, Gear & Sound Suicidal Tendencies- what amps did they use? | Guitar Forum

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