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Riff Tone
Carry On
Angra
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG Series (likely RG550 or similar, as used by Kiko Loureiro and Rafael Bittencourt on 'Angels Cry' 1993 studio recording)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio recording, 1993; no evidence of other amps for this song/era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1993. Both Kiko Loureiro and Rafael Bittencourt used Ibanez RG guitars with DiMarzio humbuckers into Marshall JCM800 amps for the 'Angels Cry' album. No evidence of pedal use for the main riff section. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and amp model.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivebright and articulateaggressive attacksaturated high-gainclear note separationfocused midrange punchminimal ambienceprecise and controlledmetallic edgefast alternate picking clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand speed and control, tight palm muting, and precise timing to match the fast power metal tempo and intricate rhythm patterns.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG Series (likely RG550 or similar, as used by Kiko Loureiro and Rafael Bittencourt on 'Angels Cry' 1993 studio recording)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio recording, 1993; no evidence of other amps for this song/era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1993. Both Kiko Loureiro and Rafael Bittencourt used Ibanez RG guitars with DiMarzio humbuckers into Marshall JCM800 amps for the 'Angels Cry' album. No evidence of pedal use for the main riff section. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and amp model.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivebright and articulateaggressive attacksaturated high-gainclear note separationfocused midrange punchminimal ambienceprecise and controlledmetallic edgefast alternate picking clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand speed and control, tight palm muting, and precise timing to match the fast power metal tempo and intricate rhythm patterns.