Riff Tone

Dicke Titten

Rammstein

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD EC-1000

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely Rev F or Multi-Watt, studio version)

PickupsEMG 81 Active Humbucker (bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5

treble6

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2022 (Zeit album). Gear inferred from Rammstein's studio rig for Zeit era and visible studio photos. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for this riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped mids for claritycrushing low endhigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackminimal ambiencelayered wall of soundmodern metal claritycompressed dynamics

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, consistent palm muting and precise rhythm, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Rammstein Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Amp settings! : r/Rammstein Rammstein Sound - forum topic | Ultimate Guitar

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