Riff Tone
Tavern
Netherwalker
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (no direct source for exact model used on 'Tavern' by Netherwalker, riff section)
AmpUnknown (no direct source for exact amp used on 'Tavern' by Netherwalker, riff section)
PickupsLikely high-output humbuckers (typical for modern metal, but not confirmed for this recording)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
boostUnknown Overdrive/boost pedal (model unknown)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
No direct evidence for guitar or amp model used on the studio recording of 'Tavern' riff section. No official rig rundown or session details found. No evidence for live vs studio differences. Year: 2010s+ (based on release date).
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationcompressed dynamicsminimal ambiencefocused high-gain crunchfast alternate pickingpunchy low end
Difficulty
The riff section requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, demanding advanced rhythm control and stamina typical of modern metal.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (no direct source for exact model used on 'Tavern' by Netherwalker, riff section)
AmpUnknown (no direct source for exact amp used on 'Tavern' by Netherwalker, riff section)
PickupsLikely high-output humbuckers (typical for modern metal, but not confirmed for this recording)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
boostUnknown Overdrive/boost pedal (model unknown)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
No direct evidence for guitar or amp model used on the studio recording of 'Tavern' riff section. No official rig rundown or session details found. No evidence for live vs studio differences. Year: 2010s+ (based on release date).
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationcompressed dynamicsminimal ambiencefocused high-gain crunchfast alternate pickingpunchy low end
Difficulty
The riff section requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, demanding advanced rhythm control and stamina typical of modern metal.
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