Riff Tone

Wolf Moon (Including Zoanthropic Paranoia)

Type O Negative

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFernandes Raven Elite Sustainer

AmpMesa/Boogie TriAxis preamp into Mesa/Boogie Simul-Class 2:Ninety power amp

PickupsFernandes Sustainer humbucker (bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6.5

mid3.5

treble5.5

reverb2

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion

chorusBoss Boss CH-1 Super Chorus

delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

Notes

Studio recording, 1996 (October Rust sessions). Kenny Hickey used the Fernandes Raven Elite Sustainer with the bridge humbucker for rhythm/riff parts. The amp setup was a Mesa/Boogie TriAxis preamp into a Mesa/Boogie Simul-Class 2:Ninety power amp, likely into Mesa 4x12 cabinets. Effects were added via pedals and rack units, not amp built-ins.

Tone Character(10)

thick and darkscooped midsheavy, saturated distortionemphasized low-endrolled-off treble for darknesstight, palm-muted chugscold, spatial chorus modulationbaritone tuning for extra heavinessgothic, atmospheric ambienceslightly compressed, sustaining

Difficulty

The riff is moderately challenging due to the low baritone tuning, tight palm muting, and the need to maintain clarity and precision with a heavily distorted, scooped-mids tone.

Sources

Type O Negative Amp Settings and Tone Tips - Guitar Chalk Type O Negative – October Rust - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard How do i Get type o negative guitar tone? : r/typeonegative The guitar of Type O Negative October Rust In Praise of Bacchus Kenny Hickey Peter Steele Goth Rock

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