GuitarDistortedRiff
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