Riff Tone

Secular Haze (Live)

Ghost

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul (likely Standard or Custom, as used by Ghost live in this era)

AmpOrange Rockerverb 100 MKII Head (most commonly used by Ghost for heavy live tones in this era)

PickupsHumbucker (likely Gibson 490R/498T or Burstbucker, as per typical Ghost live rigs)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, possibly Ibanez TS9 or Boss SD-1)

Notes

Live performance, 2010s era. Ghost's guitarists (Nameless Ghouls) are known to use Gibson Les Pauls with humbuckers into Orange Rockerverb heads for heavy riff sections. No direct evidence of pedal use for the riff, but some forum users suggest a Tubescreamer or SD-1 type overdrive for tightening. No evidence of modulation or time-based effects in the riff section. Settings estimated based on typical Orange Rockerverb usage for modern heavy rock/metal.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesaturated high-gain rhythmarticulate attackfull-bodied low endslightly scooped midscrisp high endcontrolled feedbackno audible modulationmodern heavy rock voicingclear note separation

Difficulty

The riff requires solid palm muting technique, precise timing, and consistent articulation, but does not involve advanced lead or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Ghost guitar tone/amp settings? : r/Ghostbc [deleted by user] : r/Ghostbc

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