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Riff Tone
Angel's Thanatos
Akira Yamaoka
Guitarother2000s
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown solidbody electric (likely Fender Stratocaster or Yamaha Pacifica, based on Yamaoka's known preferences for Silent Hill 2 era, but not confirmed for this track)
AmpUnknown (no specific amp model confirmed for this recording; Yamaoka has used Roland JC-120 and Marshall amps in other contexts, but not confirmed for this song)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2001 (Silent Hill 2 OST). No direct evidence for exact guitar or amp model used on 'Angel's Thanatos' riff section. No live version known.
Tone Character(10)
crunchy and saturatedlush modulation movementambient and cinematicmid-heavy with slight scoopspatial, wide stereo imagedistinct modulation swirlnot harsh, but presenttight, percussive attacklayered studio productionslightly compressed
Difficulty
The riff is moderately challenging due to its syncopated rhythm and the need for tight muting with modulation effects, but does not require advanced lead techniques or fast alternate picking.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown solidbody electric (likely Fender Stratocaster or Yamaha Pacifica, based on Yamaoka's known preferences for Silent Hill 2 era, but not confirmed for this track)
AmpUnknown (no specific amp model confirmed for this recording; Yamaoka has used Roland JC-120 and Marshall amps in other contexts, but not confirmed for this song)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2001 (Silent Hill 2 OST). No direct evidence for exact guitar or amp model used on 'Angel's Thanatos' riff section. No live version known.
Tone Character(10)
crunchy and saturatedlush modulation movementambient and cinematicmid-heavy with slight scoopspatial, wide stereo imagedistinct modulation swirlnot harsh, but presenttight, percussive attacklayered studio productionslightly compressed
Difficulty
The riff is moderately challenging due to its syncopated rhythm and the need for tight muting with modulation effects, but does not require advanced lead techniques or fast alternate picking.