Riff Tone

Wicked Game

HIM

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG (left channel), Fender Telecaster (right channel)

AmpLaney amplifier (model unspecified), Peavey 5150 (used for lead/overdrive sounds)

PickupsGibson SG: likely stock humbuckers; Fender Telecaster: likely stock single coils

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzUnknown Octafuzz Multiplexer

fuzzBlack Arts Toneworks Pharaoh Fuzz

Notes

Studio recording, c. 2001 (Deep Shadows and Brilliant Highlights era). Mikko Lindström recorded the riff with a Gibson SG on one side and a Fender Telecaster on the other, using Laney amps and a Peavey 5150. Fuzz pedals (Octafuzz Multiplexer, Pharaoh Fuzz) were used in the studio signal chain. No evidence of clean amp settings; all tones are distorted/fuzzy. No explicit mention of effects loop or specific amp models.

Tone Character(10)

fuzzy and saturatedthick and sustainingmidrange punchnot scoopedslightly compressedarticulate attackharmonic richnessnot overly brightslightly dark edgeclassic alternative rock fuzz

Difficulty

The riff is not technically demanding but requires tight timing, control of sustain and feedback, and dynamic picking to achieve the signature fuzzy, articulate sound.

Sources

Dirty Work: HIM Guitarist Mikko Lindström Talks Gear, Influences ...

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