Riff Tone

Majesty

Ghost

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson RD Artist Electric Guitar (likely black or white, as used by Nameless Ghouls on 'Meliora')

AmpMarshall Plexi (1959SLP) and/or Marshall JCM800, possibly blended with Orange Rockerverb MKII and Fender Twin (per 'Meliora' studio interview)

PickupsSeymour Duncan humbuckers with coil-tap (exact model unspecified, but confirmed for 'Meliora' era RD Artist guitars)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown, possibly amp-only gain)

Notes

Studio recording, 2015 ('Meliora' album). Multiple amps blended in studio: at least two Marshall Plexis, one JCM800, at least one Orange, and some Fender heads. Guitar is confirmed as Gibson RD Artist with Seymour Duncan humbuckers. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Ghost studio approach. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivefull-bodied midrangesaturated but cleararticulate note separationaggressive attackcontrolled low endslight reverb for ambiencedynamic pick responsemodern heavy metal crunchpunchy rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires precise palm muting, fast alternate picking, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Complete Guide to Ghost 'Square Hammer' | Ultimate Guitar Ghost Members, Gear & Sound Majesty Guitar Pro by Ghost - Explore chords and tabs

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