Riff Tone
Universe (Gravity For Hearts)
Helloween
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP Eclipse (Kai Hansen signature, likely used on this era's recordings)
AmpMarshall 1987X 50 Watt Head (modded, through 4x12 Marshall cab with Celestion Vintage 30s)
PickupsEMG 81/60 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2024 release (Keeper of the Seven Keys Pt. 1 - 2024 Remaster era). No direct evidence for the clean section gear, but based on Kai Hansen's known studio rig for this album and era. No evidence of pedal use for clean sections.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatelush and openslightly compressedstudio claritywarm neck pickup tonesubtle amp reverbno audible breakupno modulation effectsdynamic response to pickingfull-bodied cleans
Difficulty
The clean riff requires accurate chord voicings and picking for clarity, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP Eclipse (Kai Hansen signature, likely used on this era's recordings)
AmpMarshall 1987X 50 Watt Head (modded, through 4x12 Marshall cab with Celestion Vintage 30s)
PickupsEMG 81/60 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2024 release (Keeper of the Seven Keys Pt. 1 - 2024 Remaster era). No direct evidence for the clean section gear, but based on Kai Hansen's known studio rig for this album and era. No evidence of pedal use for clean sections.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatelush and openslightly compressedstudio claritywarm neck pickup tonesubtle amp reverbno audible breakupno modulation effectsdynamic response to pickingfull-bodied cleans
Difficulty
The clean riff requires accurate chord voicings and picking for clarity, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.
Universe (Gravity For Hearts) settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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