Riff Tone

By a Monster’s Hand

Volbeat

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom

AmpFryette (VHT) Sig:X 100-watt head

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass7

mid6

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2024. Rob Caggiano's main rhythm guitar and amp for Volbeat's recent albums. No pedals used for rhythm/riff section; 98% of tone from amp. Signal chain includes Box of Doom isolation cab for consistency. No evidence of additional effects for riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight palm-muted chugsthick, saturated distortionmodern metal rhythm crunchvery fat and juicy soundaggressive, punchy lowsarticulate pick attackclear, defined midsbig, classic VHT/Fryette soundpercussive and heavyslightly scooped but not hollow

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, tight palm muting and precise rhythm work at a high tempo, demanding stamina and accuracy typical of modern metal rhythm guitar.

Sources

Volbeat's guitar gear: Michael Poulsen & Rob Caggiano reveal all Max out ALL BASS settings for the Intro…=You're welcome : r/Volbeat Thomas Bredahl, Volbeat Guitarist Gear - Equipboard

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