Riff Tone

Monsoon

Tokio Hotel

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Studio (likely, based on era and live/studio photos)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head

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

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2005-2007 era. Amp confirmed by Equipboard and period photos. Guitar model inferred from live/studio photos and era; Tom Kaulitz used Les Paul Studio for 'Schrei' and 'Zimmer 483' albums, including 'Monsoon'.

Tone Character(9)

tight and saturatedpunchy low endarticulate attackcompressed, sustaining distortionslight top-end sizzlefocused midrangemodern high-gain amp voicingaggressive palm-muted power chordsstudio double-tracking for thickness

Difficulty

The riff is based on straightforward power chords with palm muting and a steady rhythm, making it accessible for beginners but requiring tight timing and muting for a polished sound.

Sources

Tom Kaulitz | Equipboard

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