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Riff Tone
For My Demons
Katatonia
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model, used by Anders Nyström on 'Tonight's Decision')
AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio recording, 1999 era, as used by Katatonia on 'Tonight's Decision')
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1999. Gear based on era and interviews; no direct source for exact amp/guitar for this song, but JCM800 and Les Paul are confirmed for this album period. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivecompressed but natural distortionrich, layered soundclear note separationheavy, saturated rhythmwall of soundslightly scooped but present midsnot fizzy, controlled high endsustained power chordssubtle chorus shimmer
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, precise rhythm, and dynamic control to maintain clarity in a saturated, layered distortion context. Moderate technical challenge due to timing and gain management.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model, used by Anders Nyström on 'Tonight's Decision')
AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio recording, 1999 era, as used by Katatonia on 'Tonight's Decision')
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1999. Gear based on era and interviews; no direct source for exact amp/guitar for this song, but JCM800 and Les Paul are confirmed for this album period. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivecompressed but natural distortionrich, layered soundclear note separationheavy, saturated rhythmwall of soundslightly scooped but present midsnot fizzy, controlled high endsustained power chordssubtle chorus shimmer
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, precise rhythm, and dynamic control to maintain clarity in a saturated, layered distortion context. Moderate technical challenge due to timing and gain management.