Riff Tone

Remembrance

GOJIRA

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Studio (likely 1990s model, as used by Joe Duplantier on 'Terra Incognita')

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Channel 2, Modern mode) into Marshall 1960AX 4x12 cab (as per forum consensus for 'Terra Incognita' era)

PickupsStock Gibson humbuckers (likely 490R/498T or similar, passive, high output)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass5.5

mid5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionMXR MXR Fullbore Metal (or similar high-gain distortion/boost pedal, as recommended for Gojira tone)

Notes

Studio recording, 2001. Gear inferred from era and forum consensus for 'Terra Incognita' album. No official studio documentation found for exact pedal/amp serials.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped but present midshigh-gain saturationarticulate low endcrushing rhythm toneminimal ambiencedry, focused soundmodern metal clarityno audible modulation or time-based effects

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, with complex rhythm patterns and precise timing, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

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