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Riff Tone
In Mist She Was Standing
Opeth
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (early 90s, likely 1991-1994, as used by Mikael Åkerfeldt on 'Orchid')
AmpMarshall JCM900 (most probable studio amp for 'Orchid' era heavy tones)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994-1995. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the heavy riff sections. No pedalboard evidence for this song's recording; all sources point to basic guitar-amp setup.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemid-forward aggressionsaturated but clear distortionarticulate note separationdynamic riffingcrisp attackslightly scooped lowsclassic 90s Swedish metalno audible modulationdry, focused rhythm sound
Difficulty
The riff section is challenging due to its intricate picking patterns, fast tempo, and the need for tight synchronization between guitarists. The technical demands and rhythmic complexity place it at a hard (4/5) difficulty.
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Create Free AccountGuitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (early 90s, likely 1991-1994, as used by Mikael Åkerfeldt on 'Orchid')
AmpMarshall JCM900 (most probable studio amp for 'Orchid' era heavy tones)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1994-1995. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the heavy riff sections. No pedalboard evidence for this song's recording; all sources point to basic guitar-amp setup.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemid-forward aggressionsaturated but clear distortionarticulate note separationdynamic riffingcrisp attackslightly scooped lowsclassic 90s Swedish metalno audible modulationdry, focused rhythm sound
Difficulty
The riff section is challenging due to its intricate picking patterns, fast tempo, and the need for tight synchronization between guitarists. The technical demands and rhythmic complexity place it at a hard (4/5) difficulty.