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Riff Tone
Soldier of Fortune
Loudness
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarKiller KG Prime (aka Random Star, Akira Takasaki signature model)
AmpLee Jackson Metaltronix M-1000
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1989-1990. Gear confirmed for 'Soldier of Fortune' album sessions. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsharp, cutting edgesaturated high-gain distortionarticulate attackBritish-voiced crunchpunchy low endclear note separationslightly scooped midsminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and palm muting at a medium-fast tempo, with precise rhythm and aggressive attack typical of late 80s metal. While not as complex as the solos, the riff's speed and articulation demand solid intermediate technique.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarKiller KG Prime (aka Random Star, Akira Takasaki signature model)
AmpLee Jackson Metaltronix M-1000
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1989-1990. Gear confirmed for 'Soldier of Fortune' album sessions. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsharp, cutting edgesaturated high-gain distortionarticulate attackBritish-voiced crunchpunchy low endclear note separationslightly scooped midsminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and palm muting at a medium-fast tempo, with precise rhythm and aggressive attack typical of late 80s metal. While not as complex as the solos, the riff's speed and articulation demand solid intermediate technique.