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Aquelarre Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Mägo de Oz
Mägo de Oz · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Ibanez RG Series (exact model unknown, likely RG550 or similar, as used by Mägo de Oz guitarists in late 1990s/early 2000s)
Pickups
Humbucker (likely DiMarzio or Ibanez stock, bridge position)
Amp
Marshall JCM900 (most commonly used by Mägo de Oz for heavy rhythm in this era, studio recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1999-2000 (Aquelarre album). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for the riff section. Typical for Mägo de Oz heavy rhythm tones of this era.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Noise gate pedal (model unknown) · noise_gate
Guitar → Noise gate → Marshall JCM900 (with light spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- saturated high-gain
- articulate palm-muted riffs
- aggressive attack
- slightly scooped mids
- crisp top-end
- controlled low-end punch
- minimal ambience
- modern European power metal
- clear note separation
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms the exact guitar, amp, or pedal models/settings for the riff section of 'Aquelarre' by Mägo de Oz.
- Gear and settings are estimated based on genre, era, band interviews, and typical Mägo de Oz studio setups from late 1990s/early 2000s.
- No evidence of specific pedals or effects used in the riff section; settings are inferred from common Marshall JCM900 metal tones.
- If more precise studio documentation or isolated track analysis becomes available, update accordingly.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Mägo de Oz's 'Aquelarre' riff features a saturated, tight high-gain tone typical of late 90s/early 2000s Spanish power metal, likely using Mesa/Boogie or Marshall amps with moderate mids (not scooped), tight bass, and clear but not harsh treble. The production is dry with minimal reverb, matching genre conventions for clarity and punch.