Riff Tone

Space Time

GOJIRA

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

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

AmpMarshall Valvestate 1x12 combo (model 8080 or similar, as referenced for early Gojira recordings)

PickupsStock Gibson humbuckers (likely 490R/498T set, passive)

Amp Settings

gain9.5

bass5

mid6

treble8.5

reverb0.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionMXR MXR Fullbore Metal (or similar high-gain distortion pedal)

Notes

Studio recording, 2000-2001. Gear based on forum discussions and era-appropriate interviews. No evidence of live/touring rig or modern gear for this specific recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gain rhythmarticulate note separationrazor-sharp treble biteslightly scooped but present midsfocused, dry rhythm soundminimal ambiencecrushing heavinesspercussive low end

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, consistent alternate picking, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

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