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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
Mids5
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb2
Treble7
Presence6.5
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