Riff Tone
The Hum (2005 Digital Remaster)
Killing Joke
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
Guitar1952 Gibson ES-295
AmpLate-'70s Burman Pro 2000 head (x2) into custom Burman 8x10 cabinets with Celestion G10L-35 speakers
PickupsP-90 single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain6
bass4
mid6
treble5.5
reverb0.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusBell Electrolabs Bell Electrolabs ADT (Automatic Double Tracking unit) or similar modulation/chorus effect
delayElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man (analog delay/chorus)
Notes
Studio recording, 2005 digital remaster of original 1985 track. All guitar and amp settings referenced are from the original studio session, not live. Guitar tuned down a whole step (DGCFAD), heavy strings. Main riff uses middle pickup position.
Tone Character(10)
punchy and definedmodulated with chorus-like shimmertight low endmidrange presenceslightly gritty crunchheavy, weighty attackclear note separationambient spaciousness from room mikingnot overly saturateddistinctive, swirling modulation
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate technique due to heavy strings, down-tuning, and the need to maintain clarity with modulation effects. Accurate muting and dynamic control are essential for the punchy, defined sound.
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Original Gear
Guitar1952 Gibson ES-295
AmpLate-'70s Burman Pro 2000 head (x2) into custom Burman 8x10 cabinets with Celestion G10L-35 speakers
PickupsP-90 single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain6
bass4
mid6
treble5.5
reverb0.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusBell Electrolabs Bell Electrolabs ADT (Automatic Double Tracking unit) or similar modulation/chorus effect
delayElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man (analog delay/chorus)
Notes
Studio recording, 2005 digital remaster of original 1985 track. All guitar and amp settings referenced are from the original studio session, not live. Guitar tuned down a whole step (DGCFAD), heavy strings. Main riff uses middle pickup position.
Tone Character(10)
punchy and definedmodulated with chorus-like shimmertight low endmidrange presenceslightly gritty crunchheavy, weighty attackclear note separationambient spaciousness from room mikingnot overly saturateddistinctive, swirling modulation
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate technique due to heavy strings, down-tuning, and the need to maintain clarity with modulation effects. Accurate muting and dynamic control are essential for the punchy, defined sound.
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