Riff Tone

1985

Haken

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarStrandberg Boden 8

AmpNeural DSP (likely 5150/EVH or Marshall JCM800 model)

PickupsBare Knuckle Aftermath humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2016 (Affinity album). Haken guitarists Richard Henshall and Charlie Griffiths are known to use Strandberg 8-string guitars and Neural DSP amp sims for this era. No evidence of live rig or analog amps for the studio recording of '1985' riff. Overdrive pedal in front of amp sim is likely.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate low endcrisp attacksaturated but controlled distortionclear note separationmodern metal clarityslight digital sheenfocused midrangeminimal ambienceextended range punch

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced right-hand picking speed and accuracy, precise muting, and mastery of 8-string guitar technique, making it highly challenging for most players.

Sources

How to re-create Haken guitar sound? - Reddit 8 String Pickup Haken Guitarists Use? - Reddit All Haken Tunings - Reddit

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