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Carry On Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Angra
Angra · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Ibanez RG Series (likely RG550 or similar, as used by Kiko Loureiro and Rafael Bittencourt in early Angra recordings)
Pickups
DiMarzio or Ibanez V7/V8 humbuckers (stock or DiMarzio aftermarket, typical for early 90s Ibanez RGs)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, 1993 Angels Cry era)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1993. Both Kiko Loureiro and Rafael Bittencourt are credited for rhythm guitars. No evidence of live or modern gear for this specific recording. No evidence of additional amp brands or digital profilers for this era.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass5.5
Gain7.5
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- aggressive palm muting
- high-gain saturation
- articulate note separation
- bright and cutting
- slightly scooped mids
- focused low end
- minimal ambience
- fast attack
- clear definition
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source lists exact amp or pedal settings for 'Carry On' riff section; settings estimated based on typical 1990s Marshall JCM800 metal tones and genre conventions.
- No explicit confirmation of exact pickup model, but Ibanez RGs from this era typically used DiMarzio or Ibanez V7/V8 humbuckers.
- No evidence of specific pedals used on the studio recording; no delay, chorus, or modulation effects are audible in the riff section.
- No evidence of effects loop usage or additional rack effects for the riff section.
- If future sources provide direct studio notes or isolated tracks, update settings accordingly.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Angra's 'Carry On' riff uses a tight, articulate high-gain tone typical of early 90s power/prog metal, likely from a Mesa/Boogie or Marshall with moderate mids (not scooped), tight bass, and clear but not harsh treble/presence. The production is dry with minimal reverb for clarity and punch.