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Riff Tone
Absolution
Ghost
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (likely 2010s reissue, used by Ghost for riff sections in this era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio, likely 2203 or 2204 model, standard for Ghost riff tones in this era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2015 (Meliora album). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for the riff section; typical Ghost setup is SG into Marshall JCM800 for rhythm. No evidence of effects loop or unusual routing.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky rhythm attackfull-bodied midrangecrisp high endcontrolled low endarticulate riff claritymodern metal saturationslight amp reverb for spaceno audible modulationaggressive pick attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, precise alternate picking, and maintaining syncopated rhythms at a moderate tempo, making it intermediate for most players.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (likely 2010s reissue, used by Ghost for riff sections in this era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio, likely 2203 or 2204 model, standard for Ghost riff tones in this era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2015 (Meliora album). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for the riff section; typical Ghost setup is SG into Marshall JCM800 for rhythm. No evidence of effects loop or unusual routing.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky rhythm attackfull-bodied midrangecrisp high endcontrolled low endarticulate riff claritymodern metal saturationslight amp reverb for spaceno audible modulationaggressive pick attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, precise alternate picking, and maintaining syncopated rhythms at a moderate tempo, making it intermediate for most players.