Riff Tone

Rats

Ghost

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (likely, based on Ghost's studio use for 'Rats')

AmpMesa Boogie Mark Series (likely Mark II or Mark IV, as cited for 'Rats' studio recording)

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

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7.5

reverb1.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal

Notes

Studio recording, 2017-2018 for 'Prequelle' album. Guitar and amp confirmed for studio use on 'Rats' riff. Pedals and effects based on producer and forum evidence.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesaturated high-gainaggressive palm mutingcrisp, biting treblechunky low endmodern metal clarityarticulate note separationcompressed attackwall of sound distortionpresent mids

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at high gain, demanding precise rhythm and stamina, but does not involve advanced lead techniques.

Sources

What is the best digital amp sim setup for ghost tones?Ghost amp settings? : r/Ghostbc settings for play RATS : r/Ghostbc The biggest mistake guitar players make when recording

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