Riff Tone

Astaroth

Mägo de Oz

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez RG Series (likely RG550 or similar, as used by Carlitos in Mägo de Oz during late 2000s)

AmpMarshall JCM2000 DSL100 (most commonly used by Carlitos in studio and live during this era)

PickupsDiMarzio humbuckers (exact model unknown, likely high-output bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2007-2008 (La Ciudad de los Árboles album). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for this specific song/section. Gear inferred from era, band interviews, and typical rig for Carlitos.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivecrushing rhythm tonechunky low endarticulate attackscooped but present midshigh-gain saturationmodern metal clarityclear note separationaggressive pick attackslight room ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate picking and palm muting with tight timing and clarity under high-gain settings, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

I've been chasing that Ira Dei tone by Mägo de Oz for a long time now.Mago de Oz - Emulando el tono de "Carlitos" - [Boss ME-80]

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