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Riff Tone

Eifersucht

Rammstein

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarESP 901
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio, 1997 era, as typical for Rammstein's Sehnsucht album)

Amp Settings

gain8.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1997. Guitarist: Richard Z. Kruspe. ESP 901 with EMG pickups was his main studio guitar for Sehnsucht. Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier is widely documented as the main amp for Rammstein's heavy tones in this era. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section; tone is amp-based high-gain. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific recording.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingchunky low endrazor-sharp claritydry and focusedhigh-gain saturationminimal ambiencemodern metal cruncharticulate attack

Difficulty

The riff is straightforward, relying on simple power chords and tight palm muting, with no advanced techniques or fast passages. The main challenge is maintaining a consistent, aggressive attack and tight rhythm.

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