Riff Tone

Dark Reflections

Candlemass

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior (white 'Candlemass skull')

AmpUnknown (not specified in sources; likely high-gain tube amp typical for 1990s/2000s doom metal, possibly Marshall or Laney)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Invader humbucker

Amp Settings

gain8

bass7.5

mid5.5

treble6

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1990 album 'Tales of Creation'. Guitar confirmed from Equipboard for Candlemass era; amp not specified in any source. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical doom metal setups.

Tone Character(9)

thick and saturatedtight palm-muted chugschunky, fuzzy distortionheavy low-end punchsustained power chordsaggressive attackmid-heavy doom metal soundarticulate note separationminimal reverb for tightness

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting, precise rhythm, and heavy downpicking to maintain clarity and power, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Candlemass – Green Valley (Live in Lockdown, July 3rd 2020) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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