Riff Tone

Mary On A Cross

Ghost

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (likely, as used by Ghost on Prequelle era studio recordings)

AmpOrange Rockerverb 100 MKII (likely, based on era and band interviews, studio recording)

PickupsHumbuckers (Gibson stock, likely 490R/498T or similar)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2019 (Prequelle era). Gear inferred from Ghost's known studio setup for this album; no direct studio photo or interview for this specific song, but consistent with band practices.

Tone Character(10)

crunchy and articulatetight low endpronounced upper midsbright and cutting trebleslight breakup, not fully saturatedclear note separationpunchy attackmoderate sustainslightly compressedmodern rock clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, palm-muted rhythm playing and precise timing, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Ghost amp settings? : r/Ghostbc Ghost Amp Settings : r/Ghostbc Mary On A Cross (Guitar Cover with On Screen Tabs) : r/Ghostbc

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