Riff Tone

Over fjell og gjennom torner

Darkthrone

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard

AmpFender Performer 1000

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

Amp Settings

gain9

bass3.5

mid4.5

treble8

reverb0

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal

Notes

Studio recording, 1994, Transilvanian Hunger album. Guitar and amp confirmed for early/mid-90s Darkthrone studio use. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this song/section.

Tone Character(10)

extremely saturated and fuzzyrazor-sharp treble bitescooped and thin low endraw and abrasivelo-fi, cold, and harshminimal bass responseno audible reverb or ambiencepiercing upper midsrelentless wall of soundunforgiving, harsh attack

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, relentless alternate picking and tight rhythm, but uses simple power chord shapes and repetitive patterns, making it accessible to intermediate players with stamina.

Sources

Ted Skjellum, Darkthrone Singer & Guitarist Gear | Equipboard How do I get this Darkthrone sound? - forum topic - Ultimate Guitar Over fjell og gjennom torner (Guitar Lesson/TABS ... - YouTube

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