Riff Tone

Aquelarre

Mägo de Oz

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez RG Series (exact model unknown, likely RG550 or similar, as used by Mägo de Oz guitarists in late 1990s/early 2000s)

AmpMarshall JCM900 (most commonly used by Mägo de Oz for heavy rhythm in this era, studio recording)

PickupsHumbucker (likely DiMarzio or Ibanez stock, bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1999-2000 (Aquelarre album). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for the riff section. Typical for Mägo de Oz heavy rhythm tones of this era.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesaturated high-gainarticulate palm-muted riffsaggressive attackslightly scooped midscrisp top-endcontrolled low-end punchminimal ambiencemodern European power metalclear note separation

Difficulty

The riff requires fast alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, demanding good right-hand control and timing, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

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