Riff Tone

Gone With The Sin

HIM

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD Viper-301

AmpLaney VH100R

PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid6

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

modulationUnknown Octave pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1999-2000, Razorblade Romance album. Guitarist Mikko 'Linde' Lindström is known to have used the ESP LTD Viper-301 with EMG pickups and a Laney VH100R amp during this era. No direct studio photo confirmation for this exact song, but this is the most consistently cited setup for the album's rhythm tracks.

Tone Character(10)

mid-heavy and warmsmooth and slightly compressedclear note separationoctave-down effect for unique texturenot high-gain, more classic crunchtight low endnot scooped, mids presentpolished studio productionnot fizzy or harshfull-bodied rhythm sound

Difficulty

The riff is moderately easy but requires tight timing and clean technique to maintain clarity with the octave effect and mid-heavy tone.

Sources

Gone with sin Tone guitar : r/HIM - Reddit Custom Boards - HIM Mikko Lindström Gear Rundown (in Finnish)Greatest Love Songs guitar tone ? : r/HIM - Reddit

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