Riff Tone

Deliverance

Opeth

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Singlecut

AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 150W Solo Head (Multi-Watt) and Laney VH100L (blended, both into 4x12 Laney cabinets)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Full Shred SH-10B (bridge and neck positions)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass7

mid5.5

treble8

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'Deliverance' (2002). Both Mikael Åkerfeldt and Peter Lindgren tracked rhythm guitars using PRS Singlecut guitars with Full Shred pickups through a blend of Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier and Laney VH100L amps. No evidence of live or post-2002 gear included.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivecrushing low endscooped but present midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationclear high-end sizzlemodern metal claritydynamic response to pickingminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff section of 'Deliverance' is challenging due to its fast tempo, intricate palm muting, and demanding right-hand technique, requiring precise timing and control for clarity and aggression.

Sources

Opeth – Deliverance - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Peter Lindgren, Opeth Guitarist Gear | Equipboard Opeth Tone? - forum topic - Ultimate Guitar

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