Riff Tone
Veil of Maya
Cynic
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarSteinberger GL2T
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV
PickupsEMG 85 (neck), EMG 81 (bridge) active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble7
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1993. Guitarist Paul Masvidal used a Steinberger GL2T with EMG active pickups for the clean sections on 'Veil of Maya'. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for the clean part. All information inferred from interviews and era-correct gear lists for Focus album sessions.
Tone Character(10)
crystalline claritylush and spatialbright and articulateprocessed clean tonechorus-ladenglassylayered harmoniesstudio-polishedslightly compressedambient
Difficulty
The clean riff sections require advanced chord shapes, tight rhythmic precision, and the ability to play harmonized lines cleanly, making it challenging for most guitarists.
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Original Gear
GuitarSteinberger GL2T
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV
PickupsEMG 85 (neck), EMG 81 (bridge) active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble7
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1993. Guitarist Paul Masvidal used a Steinberger GL2T with EMG active pickups for the clean sections on 'Veil of Maya'. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for the clean part. All information inferred from interviews and era-correct gear lists for Focus album sessions.
Tone Character(10)
crystalline claritylush and spatialbright and articulateprocessed clean tonechorus-ladenglassylayered harmoniesstudio-polishedslightly compressedambient
Difficulty
The clean riff sections require advanced chord shapes, tight rhythmic precision, and the ability to play harmonized lines cleanly, making it challenging for most guitarists.
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