Riff Tone

Shotgun Blues

Volbeat

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD EC-1000 (Michael Poulsen's main studio guitar, likely used for rhythm on 'Shotgun Blues')

AmpFryette Sig:X (profiled via Kemper Profiler in studio)

PickupsEMG 81/60 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2021 ('Servant of the Mind' album). Michael Poulsen and Rob Caggiano both use Kemper Profilers with Fryette Sig:X amp profiles for rhythm tracks. No pedals used for distortion; all gain from amp/profile. Effects (if any) handled via Fractal Axe-Fx III, but for heavy rhythm, signal is typically dry.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivemodern high-gain saturationarticulate palm-muted chugsaggressive attackclear note separationslightly scooped midsfull-bodied low endcrisp, cutting trebleminimal ambiencedry, focused rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, fast palm muting and precise alternate picking at a high tempo, with aggressive attack and control over muting. Not technically advanced, but demands stamina and accuracy.

Sources

Volbeat's guitar gear: Michael Poulsen & Rob Caggiano reveal all | Guitar World I'm trying to play shotgun blues by Volbeat but I can't and I need help Anyone know some good tone settings to mimic Volbeat? - Reddit

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