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As We Die Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Charon
Charon · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Unknown, likely ESP or LTD single-cut (no direct source for this song/recording)
Pickups
Unknown, likely humbuckers (no direct source for this song/recording)
Amp
Unknown, likely high-gain tube amp (no direct source for this song/recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (estimated, typical for heavy riff sections in gothic metal)
No direct sources specify the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'As We Die' by Charon. Equipboard lists ESP LTD EC-1000 Deluxe and Line 6 HD147 for similar genre/era bands, but not for this song. All gear is estimated based on genre, era, and typical Finnish gothic metal setups. Studio recording, released 2005.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb2
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- saturated high-gain distortion
- dark and brooding
- robust low end
- articulate attack
- slightly scooped mids
- aggressive palm muting
- dense layered guitars
- modern gothic metal character
- controlled feedback
Notes & Caveats
- No direct sources specify the exact guitar, pickups, amp, or pedal models/settings for the riff section of 'As We Die' by Charon.
- All gear and settings are estimated based on genre (gothic metal), era (2000s), and typical Finnish metal band setups.
- No evidence of specific pedals or effects used on this recording; no pedalboard or studio notes found.
- No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in the riff section; only high-gain rhythm tone is clearly audible.
- If more specific information becomes available, these estimates should be updated.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Charon’s 'As We Die' riff section features a modern gothic metal tone: saturated but tight high-gain, slightly scooped mids, controlled bass, and clear but not harsh highs. The production is dry and punchy, typical of early 2000s Finnish metal, with minimal reverb and a touch of presence for clarity.