GuitarDistortedRiff
The Heaviest Matter of the Universe Guitar Tone Settings — GOJIRA
GOJIRA · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1980s/1990s, black finish, as used by Joe Duplantier on 'From Mars to Sirius')
Pickups
EMG 81 (bridge), EMG 85 (neck) active humbuckers
Amp
Peavey 5150 (original block letter, as used on 'From Mars to Sirius' studio recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2005-2006 era. Gear confirmed by multiple interviews and rig rundowns for 'From Mars to Sirius' sessions. No evidence of pedal use for rhythm tone; distortion from amp. No effects loop or time-based effects on riff.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass6
Gain9
Reverb0
Treble6.5
Presence6.5
Tone Matcher
Match This Tone to Your Gear
Tell us your guitar and amp — we’ll calculate the exact settings translated to your specific rig.
7-day free trial · Cancel anytime.
Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- scooped mids
- aggressive palm muting
- high-gain saturation
- articulate pick attack
- chunky low end
- dry, immediate response
- crushing heaviness
- clear note separation
- minimal ambience