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Riff Tone
Avalancha
Héroes del Silencio
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom
AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or JCM900 based on era and genre)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1995-1996. Guitar and amp confirmed for Héroes del Silencio in this era; specific pedal/effects chain for 'Avalancha' riff not documented in sources. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Marshall usage for this band.
Tone Character(10)
rich and dynamiccrunchy and powerfulmidrange-forwardtight and percussivemoderate sustainslightly warm highsclear note definitionlayered and texturedmoderate reverb ambiencedriving, energetic rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at a high tempo, demanding good right-hand control and rhythmic accuracy, but does not involve advanced lead techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom
AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or JCM900 based on era and genre)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1995-1996. Guitar and amp confirmed for Héroes del Silencio in this era; specific pedal/effects chain for 'Avalancha' riff not documented in sources. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Marshall usage for this band.
Tone Character(10)
rich and dynamiccrunchy and powerfulmidrange-forwardtight and percussivemoderate sustainslightly warm highsclear note definitionlayered and texturedmoderate reverb ambiencedriving, energetic rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at a high tempo, demanding good right-hand control and rhythmic accuracy, but does not involve advanced lead techniques.