Riff Tone

A Greater Foundation (Extended Demo Version)

As I Lay Dying

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom or Ibanez Artist (mahogany body, set-neck, EMG 81 bridge pickup)

AmpPeavey 6505+

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely Maxon OD808 or Ibanez TS9)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown, likely ISP Decimator or Boss NS-2)

Notes

Studio recording, 2012 era. Gear confirmed for As I Lay Dying rhythm tone in this era; EMG 81 bridge pickup and Peavey 6505+ are the standard for their rhythm tracks. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped but present midsarticulate pick attackmodern metalcore claritycompressed and noise-freesustained power chordshigh-gain saturationtight lows and articulate highsno audible ambience or reverb

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at high speed, demanding precise rhythm and stamina typical of advanced metalcore rhythm playing.

Sources

As I Lay Dying Amp Settings and Tone Tips - Guitar Chalk

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