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Riff Tone
Ascendead Master
Versailles Philharmonic Quintet
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarESP Maiden (Hizaki signature, likely custom shop, as used by Hizaki in Versailles studio recordings circa 2009)
AmpMarshall DSL100H
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Ascendead Master' (2009). Gear confirmed for Hizaki in this era; no evidence of live-specific changes for the riff section. No explicit mention of additional preamp or boost pedals for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationaggressive palm mutingclear, defined low endcrisp, cutting trebleharmonic clarity under distortionorchestral layeringmelodic yet powerfulmodern metal clarity
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced right-hand technique for speed and palm muting, precise timing, and clarity under high-gain conditions, making it challenging for most players.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarESP Maiden (Hizaki signature, likely custom shop, as used by Hizaki in Versailles studio recordings circa 2009)
AmpMarshall DSL100H
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording for 'Ascendead Master' (2009). Gear confirmed for Hizaki in this era; no evidence of live-specific changes for the riff section. No explicit mention of additional preamp or boost pedals for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationaggressive palm mutingclear, defined low endcrisp, cutting trebleharmonic clarity under distortionorchestral layeringmelodic yet powerfulmodern metal clarity
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced right-hand technique for speed and palm muting, precise timing, and clarity under high-gain conditions, making it challenging for most players.