Riff Tone

September Sun

Type O Negative

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFernandes Raven Elite Sustainer (likely, as used by Kenny Hickey in studio, 2007)

AmpMesa/Boogie Triaxis preamp + Mesa/Boogie 2:90 power amp

PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-4 JB (bridge), Fernandes Sustainer (neck)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass7.5

mid3.5

treble5

reverb2.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Boss CE-2 Chorus

distortionUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely RAT or Boss HM-2)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2007. Kenny Hickey used Fernandes Sustainer-equipped guitars and a Mesa/Boogie rack system for the Dead Again album, which includes 'September Sun'.

Tone Character(10)

dark and saturatedscooped midsthick low endrolled-off treblelush modulationcold, spatial chorus texturetight, palm-muted chugsheavy, sustained power chordsgothic metal atmospherebridge pickup aggression

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting and precise timing to lock in with the chorus effect and heavy power chords, but does not involve advanced lead techniques.

Sources

Type O Negative Amp Settings and Tone Tips - Guitar Chalk Type O Negative guitarist Kenny Hickey on tone and technique | Guitar World Type O Negative : r/guitarpedals

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