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James 'Munky' Shaffer
Korn
The textural wizard of Korn. While Head provided the aggressive riffs, Munky filled the sonic space with eerie, effect-laden noises and churning low-end grooves that defined the nu-metal atmosphere.
3 Eras
12 Gear Items
SIGNATURE TONE
Grinding, effect-laden, and heavy. Known for the 'biker' aesthetic of his guitars and a sound that shifts from crushing 7-string riffs to eerie, sci-fi sound effects.
SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA
Explore how the rig evolved over time
1
Early Korn Era (1994-2001)
1994-2001 4 items
The 7-string revolution. Ibanez Universes and K7s into Rectifiers, creating the blueprint for heavy music in the 90s.
2
Untouchables Era (2002-2005)
2002-2005 4 items
Sonic expansion. A massive pedalboard and more complex arrangements following Head's departure.
3
The Serenity of Suffering / Modern (2016-Present)
2016-Present 4 items
The return to heavy. Using the APEX200 and Kemper profilers to recreate the classic sounds with modern reliability.