Riff Tone

Kings and Queens

Thirty Seconds to Mars

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard

AmpKemper Profiling Amp (profiled from various amps, studio recording)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely 490R/498T set)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb4

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Kings and Queens' (2009, 'This Is War' album). Tomo Milicevic used a Kemper Profiling Amp in the studio, profiling his main amps and effects. Guitar is confirmed as Gibson SG Standard with stock pickups. No explicit evidence for other guitars or amps for the riff section. No evidence of live/touring rig being used for the studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

expansive and atmosphericrich, layered guitar workcrunchy, mid-forward rhythm toneambient, spatial texturesclear note definitionmoderate gain with claritychorus-like modulation audiblestudio-polishedgrandiose and emotivenot high-gain or metal

Difficulty

The riff requires moderate technical skill due to syncopated rhythms, precise chord changes, and dynamic control to maintain the atmospheric, layered sound.

Sources

Tomo Milicevic, Thirty Seconds to Mars Guitarist Gear | Equipboard Thirty Seconds to Mars Members, Gear & Sound

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