Du hast

The recording

"Du hast" was recorded at Temple Studios in Malta between November 1996 and July 1997, with additional work at Wisseloord Studio. The track was produced by Jacob Hellner and Rammstein and mixed by Ronald Prent. Guitar parts were performed by Richard Z. Kruspe and Paul Landers; Kruspe employed his signature ESP guitar and a high‑gain Mesa/Boogie amp, contributing to the song’s aggressive, industrial tone.

Reported gear

ESP signature guitar (1997)

Guitar

Richard Z. Kruspe used his signature ESP guitar, which he employed to achieve the aggressive, tight attack heard on "Du hast".

Mesa/Boogie high‑gain amp (1990s)

Amplifier

The high‑gain Mesa/Boogie amplifier, cited in Kruspe’s gear rundown, supplied the massive distortion and tight low end on "Du hast".

Alternatives

ESP LTD Horizon

Modern equivalent · for the ESP signature guitar (1997)

$300 to 350

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Reissue

Reissue · for the Mesa/Boogie high‑gain amp (1990s)

$2,800 to 3,500

Practical playing approach

Recreation guidance, not a claim about undocumented studio control positions.

1. 1.Use a hard pick attack and palm‑mute the low D string tightly to lock in the chug.
2. 2.Play the main riff with strict alternate picking for machine‑like precision.
3. 3.Select the bridge pickup and keep the tone knob high for maximum bite.
4. 4.Mute the strings immediately after each chord to preserve the percussive feel.
5. 5.Practice the rhythm slowly, then increase tempo while maintaining consistent dynamics.