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Riff Tone

1985

Haken

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarStrandberg Boden 8
AmpNeural DSP (likely 5150/EVH or Marshall JCM800 model)

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2016 (Affinity album). Haken guitarists Richard Henshall and Charlie Griffiths are known to use Strandberg 8-string guitars and Neural DSP amp sims for this era. No evidence of live rig or analog amps for the studio recording of '1985' riff. Overdrive pedal in front of amp sim is likely.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate low endcrisp attacksaturated but controlled distortionclear note separationmodern metal clarityslight digital sheenfocused midrangeminimal ambienceextended range punch

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced right-hand picking speed and accuracy, precise muting, and mastery of 8-string guitar technique, making it highly challenging for most players.

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