Riff Tone

Avalancha

Héroes del Silencio

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom

AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or JCM900 based on era and genre)

PickupsHumbucker (Gibson stock, likely 490R/498T or similar for 1995-1996 era)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1995-1996. Guitar and amp confirmed for Héroes del Silencio in this era; specific pedal/effects chain for 'Avalancha' riff not documented in sources. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Marshall usage for this band.

Tone Character(10)

rich and dynamiccrunchy and powerfulmidrange-forwardtight and percussivemoderate sustainslightly warm highsclear note definitionlayered and texturedmoderate reverb ambiencedriving, energetic rhythm

Difficulty

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

Sources

Héroes del Silencio Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Juan Valdivia, Héroes del Silencio Guitarist Gear | Equipboard

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