Riff Tone
Territory (Remastered)
Sepultura
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarCharvel Model 2 (early 90s, as used by Max Cavalera on Chaos A.D. sessions)
AmpMarshall JCM900 4100
PickupsJackson J-90C humbucker (bridge position, stock on Charvel Model 2)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1993. Gear confirmed for Chaos A.D. album sessions. No evidence of pedals or additional effects for riff section; amp distortion is primary. No live/touring gear included.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationchunky low endrazor-sharp clarityarticulate pick attackdry, immediate responseminimal ambiencefocused, punchy rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking with aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm, demanding stamina and accuracy typical of groove/thrash metal.
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Original Gear
GuitarCharvel Model 2 (early 90s, as used by Max Cavalera on Chaos A.D. sessions)
AmpMarshall JCM900 4100
PickupsJackson J-90C humbucker (bridge position, stock on Charvel Model 2)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1993. Gear confirmed for Chaos A.D. album sessions. No evidence of pedals or additional effects for riff section; amp distortion is primary. No live/touring gear included.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationchunky low endrazor-sharp clarityarticulate pick attackdry, immediate responseminimal ambiencefocused, punchy rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking with aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm, demanding stamina and accuracy typical of groove/thrash metal.
Territory (Remastered) settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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