Riff Tone

The Motherload

Mastodon

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD Bill Kelliher BK-600

AmpDiezel Herbert + Marshall JCM800 (blended, studio recording)

PickupsLace Dissonant Aggressor humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionDigitech Hardwire SC-2 Valve Distortion

overdriveIbanez Ibanez Tubescreamer

Notes

Studio recording for 'Once More 'Round the Sun' (2014). Bill Kelliher's main rhythm guitar and amp setup for this era. Brent Hinds also used Diezel Herbert and Marshall JCM800 in studio. Pedals include Hardwire SC-2 Valve Distortion and Ibanez Tubescreamer for rhythm gain. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects on riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive midrange puncharticulate riff clarityhigh-gain saturationclear note separationfull-bodied low endslightly scooped but present midsmodern metal rhythmminimal ambiencefocused attack

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, fast palm muting and precise alternate picking to maintain clarity at a medium-fast tempo, with syncopated rhythms and quick transitions between positions.

Sources

Mastodon Rig Tour: Brent and Bill's gear | MusicRadar ESP LTD Bill Kelliher BK-600 Signature Electric Guitar - Sweetwater

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