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Riff Tone
Gaia
Mägo de Oz
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s-early 2000s, as used by Mägo de Oz guitarists in this era)
AmpMarshall JCM900 (typical for Spanish/European metal bands in early 2000s, no direct source for Gaia but consistent with live/studio rigs of Mägo de Oz in this period)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2003-2004 (Gaia album sessions). No direct source for exact gear on this track, but period photos and genre context strongly suggest Les Paul + Marshall stack for heavy riffing. No evidence of pedalboard use for main riff; likely straight into amp with possible amp reverb.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainchunky and full-bodiedarticulate attackslightly scooped midsmodern metal clarityaggressive palm mutingclear note separationpunchy low endcrisp treble edge
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate to advanced picking technique, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm to maintain clarity and aggression at a medium-fast tempo.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s-early 2000s, as used by Mägo de Oz guitarists in this era)
AmpMarshall JCM900 (typical for Spanish/European metal bands in early 2000s, no direct source for Gaia but consistent with live/studio rigs of Mägo de Oz in this period)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2003-2004 (Gaia album sessions). No direct source for exact gear on this track, but period photos and genre context strongly suggest Les Paul + Marshall stack for heavy riffing. No evidence of pedalboard use for main riff; likely straight into amp with possible amp reverb.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainchunky and full-bodiedarticulate attackslightly scooped midsmodern metal clarityaggressive palm mutingclear note separationpunchy low endcrisp treble edge
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate to advanced picking technique, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm to maintain clarity and aggression at a medium-fast tempo.