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Riff Tone
Schrei
Tokio Hotel
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2005 (album 'Schrei'). Guitarist Tom Kaulitz is documented using a Gibson Les Paul Custom and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for core rhythm tones in this era. No direct evidence of pedal use for the riff section; focus is on amp distortion.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchyaggressive attackarticulate palm-muted chugsfull-bodied power chord soundfocused midrangemodern high-gain saturationminimal ambiencepercussive rhythmslightly scooped midsclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires precise palm muting and fast power chord changes in drop D tuning, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex rhythms.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2005 (album 'Schrei'). Guitarist Tom Kaulitz is documented using a Gibson Les Paul Custom and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for core rhythm tones in this era. No direct evidence of pedal use for the riff section; focus is on amp distortion.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchyaggressive attackarticulate palm-muted chugsfull-bodied power chord soundfocused midrangemodern high-gain saturationminimal ambiencepercussive rhythmslightly scooped midsclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires precise palm muting and fast power chord changes in drop D tuning, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex rhythms.