Riff Tone

謳

Imperial Circus Dead Decadence

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez (exact model unknown, likely RG or similar, based on genre and user recommendations)

AmpUnknown high-gain amp (model not specified, likely Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie, or similar based on genre and era)

PickupsHumbucker (exact model unknown, likely high-output passive or active for metal)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)

Notes

No direct source confirms the exact guitar, pickups, or amp for the studio recording of '謳' riff section. Genre and era suggest a modern Ibanez with humbuckers into a high-gain amp. Studio recording, released 2011.

Tone Character(10)

aggressively powerfultight and percussivescooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationdense layered rhythm guitarsmodern metal clarityfast attackcomplex riffingminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff section of '謳' features extremely fast, precise picking, complex rhythms, and tight palm muting, requiring advanced technical skill and stamina.

Sources

Imperial Circus Dead Decadence Members, Gear & Sound Guitar recommendations : r/electricguitar - Reddit Imperial Circus Dead Decadence -- 謳 [Symphonic Black Metal] (2011)

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