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Astaroth Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Mägo de Oz

Mägo de Oz · 2000s · metal

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Ibanez RG Series (likely RG550 or similar, as used by Carlitos in Mägo de Oz during late 2000s)
Pickups
DiMarzio humbuckers (exact model unknown, likely high-output bridge humbucker)
Amp
Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 (most commonly used by Carlitos in studio and live during this era)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 2007-2008 (La Ciudad de los Árboles album). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for this specific song/section. Gear inferred from era, band interviews, and typical rig for Carlitos.

Amp Settings

Mids
5
Bass
6
Gain
7.5
Reverb
2
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

Effects Chain

  • Noise Gate (model unknown) · noise_gate

Ibanez RG Series → Noise Gate → Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 (spring reverb on amp)

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • crushing rhythm tone
  • chunky low end
  • articulate attack
  • scooped but present mids
  • high-gain saturation
  • modern metal clarity
  • clear note separation
  • aggressive pick attack
  • slight room ambience

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct source gives exact amp or pedal settings for 'Astaroth' riff; all settings estimated based on typical Carlitos/Mägo de Oz rig from this era and genre conventions.
  • ⚠️No explicit pedal or effect model confirmed for this song/section; pedal/effect info inferred from genre and audible characteristics.
  • ⚠️Guitar model inferred from band photos, forum discussions, and known gear from the era; not confirmed for this specific recording.
  • ⚠️Amp model inferred from live/studio rig rundowns and typical usage by Carlitos; not confirmed for this specific song.
  • ⚠️Pickup model and selector position inferred from genre, tone, and typical usage; not explicitly cited.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Mägo de Oz's 'Astaroth' riff features a modern, tight, high-gain metal tone with slight mid-scoop, moderately tight bass, and clear but not harsh treble. Their late '90s/early 2000s production style and genre lean toward a dry, articulate sound with minimal reverb and a balanced, cutting presence.

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