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Riff Tone
Deutschland
Rammstein
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP RZK-1 (Richard Z. Kruspe Signature, white finish, as seen in 'Deutschland' video)
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (used in studio and live for 'Deutschland' era)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2018-2019. Guitar confirmed by video and Equipboard; amp confirmed by Guitar World and Equipboard. Fishman Fluence Modern pickups confirmed by Equipboard photo. No evidence of additional guitars or amps for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationmachine-like precisioncompressed and controlledmassive low endrazor-sharp articulationminimal ambiencemodern, industrial metal
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, demanding rhythmic accuracy and stamina typical of modern industrial metal.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP RZK-1 (Richard Z. Kruspe Signature, white finish, as seen in 'Deutschland' video)
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (used in studio and live for 'Deutschland' era)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2018-2019. Guitar confirmed by video and Equipboard; amp confirmed by Guitar World and Equipboard. Fishman Fluence Modern pickups confirmed by Equipboard photo. No evidence of additional guitars or amps for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationmachine-like precisioncompressed and controlledmassive low endrazor-sharp articulationminimal ambiencemodern, industrial metal
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, demanding rhythmic accuracy and stamina typical of modern industrial metal.