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Carolus Rex Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Sabaton
Sabaton · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
ESP LTD H-1007FR
Pickups
EMG 81/85 active humbuckers
Amp
Blackstar HT Metal 100-Watt Head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2012. Gear inferred from Equipboard and typical Sabaton studio setups for 'Carolus Rex' album era. No direct evidence of pedal use for riff section; focus is on amp distortion. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass6
Gain8.5
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- saturated high-gain
- modern metal clarity
- crushing low end
- articulate power chords
- aggressive palm muting
- minimal ambience
- clear note separation
- punchy attack
- slightly scooped mids
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source gives exact amp knob settings for 'Carolus Rex' riff section; values estimated based on typical Blackstar HT Metal 100 usage for modern metal and genre/era conventions.
- No direct evidence of pedal use for the riff section; Sabaton's studio tones are typically amp-driven for rhythm parts.
- No explicit mention of effects (delay, chorus, etc.) in sources or audible in the riff section; only minimal reverb likely from amp or post-processing.
- Guitar and amp models inferred from Equipboard and era; not confirmed by direct studio documentation for this specific song section.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Sabaton's 'Carolus Rex' features a tight, modern metal tone with high gain, controlled bass for clarity, slightly scooped but not hollow mids, and enough treble/presence to cut through the dense mix. The reverb is minimal, keeping the riff punchy and articulate, consistent with their typical production style.