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Freezing Moon Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Mayhem
Mayhem · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (sunburst, late 1970s/early 1980s, as seen in studio photos)
Pickups
Humbuckers (likely stock Gibson, exact model unspecified)
Amp
Marshall JMP 1987 Mk II Super Lead 50w Head (1976-77, with master volume mod) into Marshall 1960BX 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12M Blackback speakers)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas' (1992-1993); settings estimated based on typical black metal/Marshall JMP usage and lack of explicit numeric values in sources. Pedal chain confirmed by Equipboard and photo evidence. No evidence of live-specific gear for this recording.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass5.5
Gain8.5
Reverb0
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Arion SMM-1 Metal Master · distortion
- Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer · overdrive
Guitar → Arion SMM-1 Metal Master → Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer → Marshall JMP 1987 Mk II Super Lead → Marshall 1960BX 4x12 cabinet
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Tone Character
- razor-sharp attack
- cold and brittle
- scooped, harsh mids
- tight and percussive
- lo-fi, abrasive texture
- buzzsaw-like saturation
- minimal warmth
- dry, uncompressed sound
- aggressive palm muting
- raw, unpolished character