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Riff Tone
Monsoon
Tokio Hotel
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Studio (likely, based on era and live/studio photos)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2005-2007 era. Amp confirmed by Equipboard and period photos. Guitar model inferred from live/studio photos and era; Tom Kaulitz used Les Paul Studio for 'Schrei' and 'Zimmer 483' albums, including 'Monsoon'.
Tone Character(9)
tight and saturatedpunchy low endarticulate attackcompressed, sustaining distortionslight top-end sizzlefocused midrangemodern high-gain amp voicingaggressive palm-muted power chordsstudio double-tracking for thickness
Difficulty
The riff is based on straightforward power chords with palm muting and a steady rhythm, making it accessible for beginners but requiring tight timing and muting for a polished sound.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Studio (likely, based on era and live/studio photos)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2005-2007 era. Amp confirmed by Equipboard and period photos. Guitar model inferred from live/studio photos and era; Tom Kaulitz used Les Paul Studio for 'Schrei' and 'Zimmer 483' albums, including 'Monsoon'.
Tone Character(9)
tight and saturatedpunchy low endarticulate attackcompressed, sustaining distortionslight top-end sizzlefocused midrangemodern high-gain amp voicingaggressive palm-muted power chordsstudio double-tracking for thickness
Difficulty
The riff is based on straightforward power chords with palm muting and a steady rhythm, making it accessible for beginners but requiring tight timing and muting for a polished sound.