Riff Tone

Absolution

Ghost

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (likely, based on Ghost's studio use for riff sections in this era)

AmpOrange Rockerverb 100 MKII (likely, based on Ghost's studio amp choices for riff sections in the 2010s)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely 490R/498T or similar)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2015 (Meliora album). No direct source confirms the exact guitar/amp for 'Absolution' riff, but Ghost's guitarists used Gibson SGs and Orange Rockerverb amps for rhythm tracks in this era. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for this riff.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivechunky palm-muted chugsarticulate attackfull-bodied midrangecontrolled low endmodern high-gain saturationslight amp reverb for spaceno audible modulationbridge pickup biteaggressive, focused sound

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, consistent palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, with some syncopated rhythms that demand good timing and control.

Sources

Ghost Guitar tone : r/Ghostbc - Reddit Does anyone play Ghost on guitar : r/Ghostbc - Reddit

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