Solo Tone

Astaroth

Mägo de Oz

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez RG550 (likely, based on guitarist's known studio use in era)

AmpUnknown high-gain amp (likely Marshall JCM series or similar, based on genre/era and band sound)

PickupsIbanez V7 (neck), S1 (middle), V8 (bridge) humbuckers (stock or possibly DiMarzio/other aftermarket, as some sources mention 'modified pickups')

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, original album release 1999 (Finisterra era). Guitarist Carlitos is known for using Ibanez RG models with high-output pickups in studio. No direct source confirms exact amp or pedal models for this specific song/solo.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustaintight and percussivearticulate lead linesfluid legato runsaggressive pick attackmelodic phrasingclear note separationsaturated solo toneharmonic overtonescutting through dense mix

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced speed, clean legato technique, and precise articulation, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

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