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Eifersucht Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Rammstein
Rammstein · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
ESP 901
Pickups
EMG active humbuckers (likely EMG 81/85 set, as used by Richard Z. Kruspe in this era)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio, 1997 era, as typical for Rammstein's Sehnsucht album)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1997. Guitarist: Richard Z. Kruspe. ESP 901 with EMG pickups was his main studio guitar for Sehnsucht. Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier is widely documented as the main amp for Rammstein's heavy tones in this era. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section; tone is amp-based high-gain. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific recording.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain8.5
Reverb0
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- scooped mids
- aggressive palm muting
- chunky low end
- razor-sharp clarity
- dry and focused
- high-gain saturation
- minimal ambience
- modern metal crunch
- articulate attack
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source lists exact amp settings for 'Eifersucht'; settings estimated based on typical Rammstein/Mesa Rectifier metal tones from the 1990s.
- No explicit mention of pedals or effects for the riff section; no audible modulation or time-based effects in the recording.
- ESP 901 with EMG pickups is confirmed for this era and album, but pickup model (81/85) is inferred from typical Rammstein setup.
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier is widely accepted as the main amp for Rammstein's heavy tones in this period, but not explicitly cited for this song in sources.
- No evidence of effects loop or additional pedals for the riff section.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Rammstein's 'Eifersucht' features a tight, modern, high-gain rhythm tone typical of Richard Z. Kruspe's late-90s Mesa/Boogie Rectifier setup: saturated gain, tight bass, slightly scooped mids, and clear but not harsh top end. The production is dry with little to no reverb, matching the industrial metal aesthetic.