GuitarDistortedRiff
The Devil Went Down to the Holy Land Guitar Tone Settings
Betzefer · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Likely Gibson Les Paul or ESP/LTD Eclipse (exact model not confirmed for this recording, but consistent with Betzefer's genre and era; no direct source for this song's session)
Pickups
Likely humbuckers (exact model unknown, but high-output passive humbuckers typical for modern metal and Betzefer's style)
Amp
High-gain amplifier (exact model not confirmed; likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, Peavey 5150/6505, or similar high-gain head; no direct source for this song's session)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2013 album 'The Devil Went Down to the Holy Land'. No direct confirmation of guitar/amp model for this specific track, but genre and band context strongly suggest high-gain humbucker-equipped guitar into a modern high-gain amp. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass6
Gain8.5
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Noise gate pedal (model unknown) · noise_gate
Guitar → Noise gate pedal → High-gain amp (minimal room reverb)
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Tone Character
- aggressive and driving
- tight and percussive
- gritty and precise
- punchy, dynamic attack
- raw, unpolished distortion
- high-gain saturation
- focused low end
- articulate palm muting
- rhythmic chugging
- modern metal clarity