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Riff Tone
A Martian Winter
Angel Vivaldi
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarCharvel Angel Vivaldi Signature Nova 7
AmpMesa/Boogie (exact model not specified, likely Dual Rectifier or Mark V based on artist's known studio use for this era)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2011 (Universal Language album). Gear confirmed from artist's official site and playthrough video. No explicit amp model or pedalboard for this specific song/section; amp and pickup models inferred from official arsenal for the album era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate note separationaggressive palm mutingmodern metal claritylow noise, high clarityscooped but present midsfast attackextended range claritycrisp high endcontrolled low end
Difficulty
The riff section is technically demanding due to its fast tempo, intricate rhythm patterns, and the need for precise palm muting and articulation on a 7-string guitar.
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Original Gear
GuitarCharvel Angel Vivaldi Signature Nova 7
AmpMesa/Boogie (exact model not specified, likely Dual Rectifier or Mark V based on artist's known studio use for this era)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2011 (Universal Language album). Gear confirmed from artist's official site and playthrough video. No explicit amp model or pedalboard for this specific song/section; amp and pickup models inferred from official arsenal for the album era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate note separationaggressive palm mutingmodern metal claritylow noise, high clarityscooped but present midsfast attackextended range claritycrisp high endcontrolled low end
Difficulty
The riff section is technically demanding due to its fast tempo, intricate rhythm patterns, and the need for precise palm muting and articulation on a 7-string guitar.