Riff Tone

The Blue

Acid Bath

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarKramer Voyager

AmpMarshall 1960B 4x12 Cabinet (head model not specified, likely Marshall JCM800 or similar high-gain head)

PickupsHumbucker (exact model unknown, likely stock or aftermarket high-output humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6.5

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown, possibly Boss HM-2 or similar high-gain pedal)

Notes

Studio recording, 1994 (from 'When the Kite String Pops'). Gear confirmed via Equipboard and Premier Guitar rig rundown references. Exact amp head not specified, but Marshall 4x12 cab is visible in studio photos and rig rundowns. No evidence of live-specific gear for this section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesaturated high-gainaggressive palm mutingchunky low endarticulate attackslightly scooped midscrisp treble bitemodern metal edgecontrolled feedbackdense wall of sound

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive picking with precise palm muting and rhythmic accuracy, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Sammy Duet | Equipboard Mike Sanchez, Acid Bath Guitarist Gear | Equipboard Acid Bath guitar tone : r/AcidBath - Reddit

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