Riff Tone
Angel Witch
Angel Witch
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom
AmpMarshall JMP 1959 Super Lead 100-Watt (1978-81 era)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely stock late-70s/early-80s, Alnico V)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionMarshall Marshall The Guv'nor
Notes
Studio recording, 1980. Gear confirmed for this era and album; no evidence of live/touring substitutions for the original recording. No evidence of additional guitars or amps for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and riff-drivenraw, powerful sonic presencerazor-sharp attackthick, sustaining tonesclassic British amp crunchgritty, distorted edgetight and percussivefast-paced rhythmmidrange puncharticulate note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and palm muting at a brisk tempo, with tight timing and some string skipping, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Create Free AccountGuitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom
AmpMarshall JMP 1959 Super Lead 100-Watt (1978-81 era)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely stock late-70s/early-80s, Alnico V)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionMarshall Marshall The Guv'nor
Notes
Studio recording, 1980. Gear confirmed for this era and album; no evidence of live/touring substitutions for the original recording. No evidence of additional guitars or amps for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and riff-drivenraw, powerful sonic presencerazor-sharp attackthick, sustaining tonesclassic British amp crunchgritty, distorted edgetight and percussivefast-paced rhythmmidrange puncharticulate note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and palm muting at a brisk tempo, with tight timing and some string skipping, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.