Riff Tone

Sixpounder (Live)

Children of Bodom

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Custom Shop RR24 with green pinstripes

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (live setup, typical for Alexi Laiho in early 2000s)

PickupsJackson J-50BC bridge humbucker

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Live performance, circa 2003 (Hate Crew Deathroll era); guitar confirmed for 'Sixpounder' live at Tuska 2003. Amp model inferred from Alexi's documented live rig for this era. No evidence of additional guitars or amps for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationcrisp attackfocused midrangecutting treble for clarityminimal ambiencefast alternate pickingdry, in-your-face rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at high speed, demanding precise rhythm and stamina typical of advanced metal rhythm guitar.

Sources

Jackson Randy Rhoads 24 - What To Know & Where To Buy ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Sawtooth SE Electric Guitar - Black with White ...Alexi Laiho | Equipboard

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