Riff Tone

Asche zu Asche

Rammstein

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarESP Eclipse I CTM (likely 1997-1999 model, as used by Richard Z. Kruspe in studio)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Rev F or G, late 90s, as used in studio for 'Sehnsucht' album)

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge), EMG 60 (neck) active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5

treble6.5

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1997 album 'Sehnsucht'. Gear confirmed for era and album, not live. No evidence of additional pedals in the riff section; heavy tone comes from amp and active pickups.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate low endrazor-sharp claritydry and focusedcompressed dynamicsminimal ambiencechunky power chords

Difficulty

While the riff is based on power chords and straightforward rhythm, the challenge lies in maintaining tight, aggressive palm muting and precise timing at a moderate tempo.

Sources

Rammstein Guitar Tone : r/Line6Helix - Reddit

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