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Riff Tone
Astaroth
Mägo de Oz
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG Series (likely RG550 or similar, as used by Carlitos in Mägo de Oz during late 2000s)
AmpMarshall JCM2000 DSL100 (most commonly used by Carlitos in studio and live during this era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2007-2008 (La Ciudad de los Árboles album). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for this specific song/section. Gear inferred from era, band interviews, and typical rig for Carlitos.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivecrushing rhythm tonechunky low endarticulate attackscooped but present midshigh-gain saturationmodern metal clarityclear note separationaggressive pick attackslight room ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking and palm muting with tight timing and clarity under high-gain settings, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG Series (likely RG550 or similar, as used by Carlitos in Mägo de Oz during late 2000s)
AmpMarshall JCM2000 DSL100 (most commonly used by Carlitos in studio and live during this era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2007-2008 (La Ciudad de los Árboles album). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for this specific song/section. Gear inferred from era, band interviews, and typical rig for Carlitos.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivecrushing rhythm tonechunky low endarticulate attackscooped but present midshigh-gain saturationmodern metal clarityclear note separationaggressive pick attackslight room ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking and palm muting with tight timing and clarity under high-gain settings, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.