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Riff Tone
Square Hammer
Ghost
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson RD Artist (likely 2016 reissue, as used by Ghost during Meliora/Popestar era)
AmpOrange Rockerverb 100 MKII Head (studio recording, 2016)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2016 Popestar EP. Guitar and amp choice confirmed by multiple interviews and live photos from the era, but no official studio session photo. Settings are forum-based estimates for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate attackmodern high-gain saturationclear note separationslightly scooped midsbright, cutting treblecontrolled feedbackstudio-polished heavinesspunchy low end
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, percussive palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson RD Artist (likely 2016 reissue, as used by Ghost during Meliora/Popestar era)
AmpOrange Rockerverb 100 MKII Head (studio recording, 2016)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2016 Popestar EP. Guitar and amp choice confirmed by multiple interviews and live photos from the era, but no official studio session photo. Settings are forum-based estimates for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate attackmodern high-gain saturationclear note separationslightly scooped midsbright, cutting treblecontrolled feedbackstudio-polished heavinesspunchy low end
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, percussive palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.