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Witch Image Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Ghost

Ghost · 2010s+ · rock

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Original Recording

Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/1980s reissue, as used by Ghost on Prequelle)
Pickups
Humbuckers (likely Gibson Burstbucker or 490R/498T, stock or period-correct replacements)
Amp
Marshall JVM410H (studio recording amp for Prequelle era, highly likely for 'Witch Image')
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 2018 (Prequelle album). Ghost are known to use Gibson Les Pauls and Marshall JVM410H for riff sections in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific song/section. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical JVM410H use for Ghost's rhythm tones.

Amp Settings

Mids
6
Bass
5.5
Gain
6.5
Reverb
2
Treble
6.5
Presence
6

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Tone Character

  • tight and punchy
  • clear note separation
  • British-voiced crunch
  • moderate sustain
  • articulate and percussive
  • midrange presence
  • not overly scooped
  • slightly saturated
  • controlled studio clarity
  • amp-driven overdrive

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct source specifies exact guitar, amp, or pedal models/settings for 'Witch Image' riff section.
  • ⚠️Gear and settings are estimated based on Ghost's known Prequelle-era studio gear and typical JVM410H usage.
  • ⚠️No evidence of pedals or modulation/time-based effects in the riff section; all overdrive is amp-based.
  • ⚠️If future interviews or studio notes specify alternate gear for this track, update accordingly.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Ghost's 'Witch Image' riff uses a tight, modern hard rock tone with moderate gain, balanced EQ (slightly forward mids, not scooped), and a touch of reverb for space. The band typically uses British-voiced amps (like Orange or Marshall), dialing in clarity and punch without excessive low end or harsh highs.

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