Riff Tone

the great southern

Crowbar

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez Destroyer (likely 1980s/early 1990s model, used by Kirk Windstein on early Crowbar recordings)

AmpPeavey 5150 120-Watt Head

PickupsHumbuckers (likely stock Ibanez or aftermarket high-output, exact model unknown)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass7.5

mid5.5

treble5.5

reverb0

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive

noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

Notes

Studio recording, early/mid 1990s. Gear based on Kirk Windstein's known studio rig for Crowbar's classic era; no direct evidence for 'the great southern' session, but consistent with all available sources for the band's heavy riff tone.

Tone Character(10)

crushingly heavytight and percussivethick, saturated distortionsludgy low endfocused midrange puncharticulate attackminimal ambienceraw and aggressivedense wall-of-soundclear note separation

Difficulty

The riff is slow and not technically complex, but requires tight palm muting, precise rhythm, and control of heavy gain for clarity.

Sources

Kirk Windstein | Equipboard

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