Riff Tone

Worth Fighting For

Judas Priest

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarHamer Standard (Glenn Tipton) or Gibson SG (KK Downing)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

PickupsHamer Standard: DiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker (bridge); Gibson SG: stock humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5

mid6

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2005. No direct sources for 'Worth Fighting For', but all evidence and interviews indicate the same core rig as used on 'Angel of Retribution' album sessions. No evidence of alternate amps or guitars for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedtight and percussivestrong midrange bitearticulate pick attackcrisp upper harmonicsaggressive palm mutingclear note definitionmoderate brightnessfull-bodied low endhigh-gain saturation

Difficulty

The riff requires solid palm muting and precise timing for clarity, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Judas Priest (Glenn Tipton / KK Downing) Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk Judas Priest Guitar Tone — Settings for Every Signature Song | ToneMirror

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