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From the Pinnacle to the Pit Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Ghost
Ghost · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson SG (early 1980s or 1960s model) or Les Paul Gold Top (1962), possibly Fender Telecaster for layering
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (SG/Les Paul), Fender single-coil (Telecaster, possibly for layering only)
Amp
Marshall Plexi or JCM800 (studio recording, possibly blended with Orange and Fender Twin for additional texture)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (humbucker, Gibson SG or Les Paul)
Studio recording for 'Meliora' (2015). Interview confirms two SGs (early 80s and 60s), a Les Paul Gold Top (1962), and a Fender Telecaster were used for rhythm tracks. Amps included at least two Marshall Plexis, a JCM800, at least one Orange, and a Fender Twin. No explicit mention of pedals or effects for the riff section. Settings estimated based on era, amp type, and genre.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb1.5
Treble6.5
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- fuzzy and doomy
- tight and percussive
- thick, heavy low end
- mid-forward punch
- saturated but articulate
- slightly scooped mids
- British crunch
- motor-esque layered amp texture
- aggressive palm muting
- prehistoric, sludgy metal
Notes & Caveats
- No explicit pedal or amp settings for this song's riff section found in sources; amp and knob settings estimated based on Marshall Plexi/JCM800 usage in studio and typical 2010s metal production.
- Multiple guitars and amps were layered in the studio; primary rhythm likely SG or Les Paul Gold Top through Marshall Plexi/JCM800.
- No direct evidence of pedals or modulation/time-based effects on the riff section; effects list is minimal and inferred from audio.
- If more precise pedal/amp settings or pickup positions are found in future interviews or rig rundowns, update accordingly.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Ghost's 'From the Pinnacle to the Pit' features a thick, saturated, but not overly modern high-gain tone with a tight low end, balanced mids, and slightly rounded treble. The band is known for using Orange amps (often Rockerverb or Thunderverb), which have a mid-forward but not scooped character, and the production is dry and punchy with minimal reverb.