Riff Tone

Wish (Nine Inch Nails Cover)

Silverstein

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown (Silverstein's guitarist likely used a humbucker-equipped guitar, but no source confirms the exact model for this recording)

AmpMarshall JMP-1 Preamp (with speaker simulation, likely via Zoom 9030 or similar; based on NIN original, no direct Silverstein source)

PickupsHumbucker (exact model unknown)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid5

treble7

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss MT-2 Metal Zone

Notes

Studio recording, 2005-2006 era for Silverstein's cover on 'Discovering the Waterfront' reissue. No direct evidence of Silverstein's exact gear for this track; inference based on NIN's original setup and genre conventions.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gain distortionrazor-sharp treblecompressed and focuseddry, minimal ambiencearticulate riff definitionscooped but present midsmetallic attackmodern industrial punch

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and aggressive palm muting with precise timing to maintain the industrial metal feel, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

[Newbie] How do you get the guitar tone from Wish by NIN? - Reddit How to get that 90s NINE INCH NAILS guitar tone

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