Riff Tone

Thholyghst

††† (Crosses)

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue

AmpFractal Audio Axe-FX (amp modeling, specific model not stated for this song)

PickupsGibson Custom humbuckers (likely stock reissue PAF-style)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble7

reverb4

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

modulationElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Micro Synthesizer

modulationChase Bliss Chase Bliss Mood

modulationUnknown Modulation effect (model unknown)

reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Thholyghst' (2023). Shaun Lopez used the Fractal Axe-FX for all guitar tones on the album, not traditional amps. Gear lists confirm the Les Paul Custom Reissue was a primary studio guitar. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this recording.

Tone Character(10)

lush and layeredambient and atmospherictight and percussivemid-focused driveclear note separationsustained and washymodulation-richsynth-like texturesmodern alternative rockslightly compressed

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to the interplay of effects, precise timing, and dynamic control to maintain clarity in a dense, ambient mix.

Sources

Crosses' Shaun Lopez: Rig Rundown Gear Tour - Premier Guitar "As producers, you struggle to get inspired if you're using the same thing." – Shaun Lopez on crafting synth sounds for the long-awaited second album from Crosses | MusicRadar

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