Riff Tone

Peacefield

Ghost

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown (likely Gibson Les Paul or similar dual-humbucker guitar, as used by Ghost in this era, but not confirmed for this recording)

AmpUnknown (likely Marshall or Orange high-gain amp, as used by Ghost on Skeletá/Peacefield, but not confirmed for this recording)

PickupsUnknown humbucker (likely passive, model not specified)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)

Notes

No direct evidence for exact guitar or amp model used on the studio recording of 'Peacefield' riff. Ghost typically uses dual-humbucker guitars (often Gibson/Epiphone Les Pauls) and Marshall or Orange amps for riff sections in this era. No evidence for live vs studio differences. Recording year: 2024 (Skeletá album).

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivecrunchy and saturatedaggressive palm mutingmodern high-gainarticulate attackfocused low endslightly scooped midsharmonized riffingclear note separationcompressed dynamics

Difficulty

The riff requires solid palm muting, tight rhythm playing, and clear articulation, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or extreme speed.

Sources

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