Riff Tone
Rose Thorn Necklace
Ghost Bath
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Player Telecaster
AmpOrange Rockerverb MKIII 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head
PickupsFender Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil (bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez Tube Screamer Mini
overdriveElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Soul Food
noise_gateElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix The Silencer
Notes
Studio recording, 2021 (Self Loather album). Gear confirmed for Ghost Bath's studio use in this era, specifically referenced for their heavy/distorted tones. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
crushing distortiontight and percussive rhythmraw aggressionexpansive, melodic overtonesrich low endscooped but present midsarticulate attacksustained, saturated chordsslightly gritty edgeatmospheric layering
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, percussive picking and palm muting at a moderate tempo, with dynamic control to maintain clarity under high-gain settings. The challenge lies in articulation and maintaining note separation in a dense, saturated mix.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Player Telecaster
AmpOrange Rockerverb MKIII 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head
PickupsFender Player Series Alnico V Single-Coil (bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez Tube Screamer Mini
overdriveElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Soul Food
noise_gateElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix The Silencer
Notes
Studio recording, 2021 (Self Loather album). Gear confirmed for Ghost Bath's studio use in this era, specifically referenced for their heavy/distorted tones. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
crushing distortiontight and percussive rhythmraw aggressionexpansive, melodic overtonesrich low endscooped but present midsarticulate attacksustained, saturated chordsslightly gritty edgeatmospheric layering
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, percussive picking and palm muting at a moderate tempo, with dynamic control to maintain clarity under high-gain settings. The challenge lies in articulation and maintaining note separation in a dense, saturated mix.