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Riff Tone
Aquelarre
Mägo de Oz
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG Series (exact model unknown, likely RG550 or similar, as used by Mägo de Oz guitarists in late 1990s/early 2000s)
AmpMarshall JCM900 (most commonly used by Mägo de Oz for heavy rhythm in this era, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1999-2000 (Aquelarre album). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for the riff section. Typical for Mägo de Oz heavy rhythm tones of this era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainarticulate palm-muted riffsaggressive attackslightly scooped midscrisp top-endcontrolled low-end punchminimal ambiencemodern European power metalclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires fast alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, demanding good right-hand control and timing, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG Series (exact model unknown, likely RG550 or similar, as used by Mägo de Oz guitarists in late 1990s/early 2000s)
AmpMarshall JCM900 (most commonly used by Mägo de Oz for heavy rhythm in this era, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1999-2000 (Aquelarre album). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for the riff section. Typical for Mägo de Oz heavy rhythm tones of this era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainarticulate palm-muted riffsaggressive attackslightly scooped midscrisp top-endcontrolled low-end punchminimal ambiencemodern European power metalclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires fast alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, demanding good right-hand control and timing, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.