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Riff Tone

The Drapery Falls

Opeth

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Custom 24 (1990s/early 2000s, likely stock pickups for Mikael Åkerfeldt and Peter Lindgren)
AmpENGL Powerball (studio recording, Blackwater Park sessions, 2000/2001)

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording for Blackwater Park (2000/2001). Mikael Åkerfeldt and Peter Lindgren tracked rhythm guitars with different amps, but the ENGL Powerball is specifically mentioned for the heavy rhythm tones on this album. No evidence of boost/OD pedal for riff section; effects are minimal except for some tremolo and reverb. Pickup likely bridge for main riff.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemildly scooped midsroomy and atmospherichigh-gain saturationcomplex, layered harmoniesarticulate note separationdark, brooding timbreslightly compressed attackclear low endsubtle reverb ambience

Difficulty

The main riff requires advanced left-hand chord shapes, tight palm muting, and precise timing to lock in with layered harmonies, making it challenging for most players.

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