Riff Tone

When Gods Collide

Thor

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown (not specified in sources for this song/recording)

AmpFender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb Blonde

PickupsUnknown (not specified in sources for this song/recording)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid4

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveWampler Wampler Pantheon Dual Overdrive Deluxe

eqBoss Boss GE-7 Graphic Equalizer

Notes

No direct evidence for studio recording gear; pedalboard and amp confirmed via Equipboard/Instagram, but only for live use. No explicit mention of guitar model or pickup type for 'When Gods Collide' riff section. Year of referenced gear photo is 2022; actual recording year unknown.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivecrunchy rhythm attackmidrange-focused puncharticulate note separationslight overdrive saturationclear top-end presencecontrolled low-enddynamic response to pickingminimal ambienceEQ-sculpted for riff clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level control of palm muting, rhythmic accuracy, and dynamic picking to achieve the tight, articulate crunch heard in the recording.

Sources

Thor Jensen | Equipboard

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