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Riff Tone
Born In Winter
GOJIRA
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP Eclipse (likely ESP Eclipse II or custom shop, as used by Joe Duplantier in studio for 'L'Enfant Sauvage' era)
AmpEVH 5150 III (likely 100W head, as used by Gojira for 'L'Enfant Sauvage' studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2012. Gear inferred from Gojira's documented studio rig for 'L'Enfant Sauvage' album. No direct source for 'Born In Winter' riff section, but this is the most reliable info for the album's rhythm tone.
Tone Character(10)
clean but slightly compressedarticulate and dynamicopen and airynot heavily saturatedclear note separationslight edge-of-breakup on hard pickingwarm, rounded highstight low end (active pickups)medium sustainresponsive to picking dynamics
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate technique due to its clean, articulate tone, dynamic picking, and the need for precise timing and note separation. While not extremely fast or technical, the clarity and dynamics demand control and accuracy.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP Eclipse (likely ESP Eclipse II or custom shop, as used by Joe Duplantier in studio for 'L'Enfant Sauvage' era)
AmpEVH 5150 III (likely 100W head, as used by Gojira for 'L'Enfant Sauvage' studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2012. Gear inferred from Gojira's documented studio rig for 'L'Enfant Sauvage' album. No direct source for 'Born In Winter' riff section, but this is the most reliable info for the album's rhythm tone.
Tone Character(10)
clean but slightly compressedarticulate and dynamicopen and airynot heavily saturatedclear note separationslight edge-of-breakup on hard pickingwarm, rounded highstight low end (active pickups)medium sustainresponsive to picking dynamics
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate technique due to its clean, articulate tone, dynamic picking, and the need for precise timing and note separation. While not extremely fast or technical, the clarity and dynamics demand control and accuracy.