Riff Tone

swan song

DOWN

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul (likely Custom or Standard, as used by Pepper Keenan on Down II era)

AmpSunn Model T (vintage, as used by Down on Down II, confirmed for studio recordings of this era)

PickupsHumbuckers (likely Gibson 490R/498T or similar, as per Down's typical setup)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass7

mid6

treble6

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

boostUnknown Boost/Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely used to push amp)

Notes

Studio recording, 2002 (Down II: A Bustle in Your Hedgerow). Gear based on Down's known studio rig for this album; no direct source for 'Swan Song' but consistent with era and band interviews.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedtight and percussiveheavy low-end punchslightly scooped midsaggressive attackcrushing rhythm soundarticulate note separationmodern sludge/stoner metalpowerful sustainpunchy and dark

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings, making it intermediate for most metal players.

Sources

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