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Riff Tone
Hold On
GOJIRA
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarCharvel Joe Duplantier Signature San Dimas Style 2
AmpEVH 5150III 100S 100-Watt Tube Head
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Hold On' (2021, Fortitude album). Joe Duplantier used his signature Charvel with DiMarzio PAF humbuckers. The amp is the EVH 5150III 100S, which is confirmed as his main studio head for this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate note separationhigh-gain saturationclear low endpunchy attackslight warmth from humbuckersdynamic riffing with palm mutingmodern metal claritycontrolled feedbackno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires precise palm muting, tight rhythm, and fast alternate picking, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players. The high-gain setting demands clean technique to avoid muddiness.
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Original Gear
GuitarCharvel Joe Duplantier Signature San Dimas Style 2
AmpEVH 5150III 100S 100-Watt Tube Head
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Hold On' (2021, Fortitude album). Joe Duplantier used his signature Charvel with DiMarzio PAF humbuckers. The amp is the EVH 5150III 100S, which is confirmed as his main studio head for this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate note separationhigh-gain saturationclear low endpunchy attackslight warmth from humbuckersdynamic riffing with palm mutingmodern metal claritycontrolled feedbackno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires precise palm muting, tight rhythm, and fast alternate picking, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players. The high-gain setting demands clean technique to avoid muddiness.