Solo Tone

Shoots and Ladders

Korn

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez Universe UV7 (7-string, likely 1994 model, used by Munky and Head on Korn's debut album)

AmpMesa Boogie Triple Rectifier Solo Head (studio recording, 1994)

PickupsDiMarzio Blaze (humbucker, stock in Ibanez Universe UV7)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble6.5

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi

chorusIbanez Ibanez BC-9 Bi-Mode Chorus

Notes

Studio recording at Indigo Ranch, 1994. Both Munky and Head used Ibanez Universe 7-strings into Mesa Triple Rectifiers. Some tracks also used a Leslie 122 rotary speaker for added texture. Fuzz (Big Muff Pi) was used for certain sections. Settings are estimated based on genre, era, and available interviews as no direct studio knob settings are published.

Tone Character(10)

tight, saturated crunchwoolly, sustain-drenched fuzzdeep, guttural low endscooped midsaggressive, percussive attackmassive, room-filling soundoctave depthsustained, singing lead linestextured, layered distortionslightly modulated, swirling overtones

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced control of fuzz and chorus effects, tight rhythm, and handling of high-gain noise, but does not involve extremely fast or technical lead work.

Sources

Indigo Sludge Preamp pedal recreates Korn's guitar tone | Guitar World Rig Rundown: Korn - Premier Guitar Korn – Life Is Peachy - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Korn - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album I want to get a guitar to play KoRn songs

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