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Heirate mich Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Rammstein
Rammstein · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
ESP Eclipse I (early 1990s, likely custom or standard model as used by Richard Z. Kruspe on Herzeleid)
Pickups
EMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (early 1990s, studio recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1994-1995 for Herzeleid album. Gear inferred from era, artist interviews, and typical Rammstein studio setup. No direct source confirms exact serial/model for this song, but ESP Eclipse with EMG 81 and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier are widely documented for this era and album.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain8.5
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Noise gate pedal (model unknown) · noise_gate
ESP Eclipse I (EMG 81 bridge) → Noise gate → Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (spring reverb low)
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- scooped mids
- aggressive palm muting
- high-gain saturation
- chunky power chords
- compressed and articulate
- razor-sharp treble
- focused low end
- minimal ambience
- dry, modern metal rhythm