Riff Tone
Territory
Sepultura
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarCharvel Model 2 (early 90s, Fernandes Sustainer mod possible)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, early 90s)
PickupsSeymour Duncan TB-4 JB (bridge humbucker), Fernandes Sustainer (neck, possibly used for clean)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording for 'Chaos A.D.' (1993). No direct evidence for clean amp model, but JCM800 is confirmed for album era. Fernandes Sustainer pickup mod is visible in period photos and Equipboard entries. No evidence of pedals or additional effects for clean section.
Tone Character(10)
clear and glassyarticulate single-note definitiontight low endslightly compressed attackno audible breakupdynamic response to pickingno chorus or modulationvery subtle ambiencepercussive and focusedno delay or reverb tails
Difficulty
The clean riff requires tight, syncopated picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarCharvel Model 2 (early 90s, Fernandes Sustainer mod possible)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, early 90s)
PickupsSeymour Duncan TB-4 JB (bridge humbucker), Fernandes Sustainer (neck, possibly used for clean)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording for 'Chaos A.D.' (1993). No direct evidence for clean amp model, but JCM800 is confirmed for album era. Fernandes Sustainer pickup mod is visible in period photos and Equipboard entries. No evidence of pedals or additional effects for clean section.
Tone Character(10)
clear and glassyarticulate single-note definitiontight low endslightly compressed attackno audible breakupdynamic response to pickingno chorus or modulationvery subtle ambiencepercussive and focusedno delay or reverb tails
Difficulty
The clean riff requires tight, syncopated picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings.
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