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Burden Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Opeth
Opeth · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
PRS Custom 24
Pickups
Seymour Duncan SH-10 Full Shred (bridge), Seymour Duncan Screamin' Demon (neck)
Amp
Laney GH100L
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'Burden' (2008, Watershed album). PRS guitars and Laney amps confirmed for this era; both Mikael Åkerfeldt and Fredrik Åkesson used this setup in studio and live. Settings are estimated based on typical Opeth Watershed-era tones and forum discussion indicating 'amp EQ flat with a bit of added presence.'
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain5
Reverb2.5
Treble6.5
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- clear and articulate
- warm midrange
- tight low end
- slightly overdriven crunch
- open, airy chord voicings
- touch-sensitive response
- present but not harsh highs
- mild breakup on strong attack
- dynamic and responsive
- studio depth from layering