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Pagan Fears Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Mayhem
Mayhem · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Custom (1970s, black, as used by Euronymous on 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas')
Pickups
Stock Gibson humbuckers (likely T-Top or similar 1970s/80s Gibson humbuckers)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, as used by Euronymous in studio for 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas')
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1992-1993. No evidence of pedals used for distortion; amp gain cranked for signature black metal tone. No evidence of additional effects or pedals in the riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass5.5
Gain8.5
Reverb0
Treble7.5
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- raw and biting
- cold and harsh
- tight and percussive
- saturated high-gain distortion
- minimal low end for clarity
- midrange presence for note definition
- dry, immediate attack
- no ambience or reverb
- aggressive palm muting
- classic Norwegian black metal sound