Riff Tone

Believe

Savatage

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarESP M-II Deluxe

AmpMarshall JCM 800 2205 (50W, channel 2, 1987 era)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1991. Gear confirmed for Criss Oliva during this era and album. Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive used as boost into Marshall. Mesa 4x12 cab with Celestion G12-T75 speakers. No evidence of multi-effects or digital processors on the original studio recording. Chorus pedal (Boss CE-2) is associated with Criss Oliva but not clearly audible in the riff section of 'Believe'.

Tone Character(10)

tight and articulatewarm midrangeclear note separationslightly saturated crunchpercussive palm mutingopen and ringing chordsdynamic and responsiveclassic British amp characterfocused low endsinging sustain

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to dynamic palm muting, clear chord transitions, and maintaining articulation and sustain typical of Savatage's melodic metal style.

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Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarESP M-II Deluxe

AmpMarshall JCM 800 2205 (50W, channel 2, 1987 era)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Tone Character(10)

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to dynamic palm muting, clear chord transitions, and maintaining articulation and sustain typical of Savatage's melodic metal style.

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