Riff Tone

Tonight

Staind

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez SZ320

AmpUnknown high-gain amp (likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Peavey 5150/6505, but not confirmed for this song/recording)

PickupsIbanez SZ320 stock humbuckers (likely Duncan/Ibanez SZ series humbuckers, ceramic magnets)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2003 (album: 14 Shades of Grey). Guitar confirmed via Equipboard for this album/era. No direct source for amp model or pedals for this specific song/riff. No studio photos or interviews found for this track.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivechunky low-endsaturated high-gainarticulate under heavy distortioncompressed attackfocused midrangeslightly scooped EQminimal ambienceclear note separationaggressive palm muting

Difficulty

The riff requires solid palm muting and tight rhythm playing, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast lead work. The main challenge is maintaining precision and aggression at a moderate tempo.

Sources

Ibanez SZ320 - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard Staind Tuning - Reddit

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