Riff Tone
Step into You
Hum
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely 1990s MIJ/CIJ or vintage, as used by Matt Talbott on Downward is Heavenward era)
AmpPeavey Ultra Plus head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, Downward is Heavenward era)
PickupsFender Jazzmaster single coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid6
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss Super Feedbacker & Distortion (DF-2) or similar distortion/fuzz pedal
Notes
Studio recording, 1997-1998. Gear inferred from era, band interviews, and typical Hum studio setups. No direct evidence for 'Step into You' session, but this is the most consistently cited setup for the album's riff tones.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedwall-of-sound distortiontight low endclear note separationslightly scooped midsarticulate attackcrushing, layered guitarsdense, textured fuzzpunchy and aggressivesustained chords with clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires tight alternate picking and palm muting under high gain, with syncopated rhythms and clarity in chord voicings, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely 1990s MIJ/CIJ or vintage, as used by Matt Talbott on Downward is Heavenward era)
AmpPeavey Ultra Plus head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, Downward is Heavenward era)
PickupsFender Jazzmaster single coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid6
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss Super Feedbacker & Distortion (DF-2) or similar distortion/fuzz pedal
Notes
Studio recording, 1997-1998. Gear inferred from era, band interviews, and typical Hum studio setups. No direct evidence for 'Step into You' session, but this is the most consistently cited setup for the album's riff tones.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedwall-of-sound distortiontight low endclear note separationslightly scooped midsarticulate attackcrushing, layered guitarsdense, textured fuzzpunchy and aggressivesustained chords with clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires tight alternate picking and palm muting under high gain, with syncopated rhythms and clarity in chord voicings, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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