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Riff Tone

Only Ash Remains

Necrophagist

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez JEM (likely Floral Pattern, used in studio for Epitaph album)
AmpENGL E860 Rackhead (also referred to as ENGL Savage 120 in some sources, but E860 is most consistently cited for Epitaph era studio recording)

Amp Settings

gain9
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2004 (Epitaph album). Muhammed Suiçmez used an Ibanez JEM with DiMarzio PAF Pro pickups into an ENGL E860 rackmount amp. No evidence of pedals for rhythm/riff tone; noise gate likely used for tightness, but not confirmed for this specific track. Settings are estimated based on forum posts and typical ENGL metal tones of the era.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationminimal bass for claritymid-heavy ENGL tonescooped but not hollowdry, studio-polished soundno audible reverb or delayextremely fast palm mutingclear, defined chugs

Difficulty

The riff section of 'Only Ash Remains' is considered expert level due to its very high tempo, demanding alternate picking, intricate palm muting, and complex rhythm changes requiring advanced technical proficiency.

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