Riff Tone
A Sad Cartoon
Loathe
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarSquier Classic Vibe Starcaster
AmpFractal Audio Axe-FX III (amp model unknown, but likely high-gain/modern modeler patch)
PickupsFender Wide Range Humbuckers (stock on Starcaster)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb2.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusTC Electronic TC Electronic 3rd Dimension Chorus
modulationBehringer Behringer FX600 Digital Multi-FX
Notes
Studio recording, 2020 (from 'I Let It In and It Took Everything'). Guitar confirmed for 'A Sad Cartoon' riff. Amp is Axe-FX III as per rig rundown; no evidence of a physical amp used in studio for this track.
Tone Character(10)
deep, growling low endtight, percussive rhythmlush, modulated ambiencewide stereo imagecrushing heavinessclear note separationambient, dreamy texturemodern, saturated distortionfull-bodied low frequencieschorus shimmer on main riff
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate to advanced technique due to the low tuning, wide chord shapes, and the need to maintain clarity and timing with heavy effects and gain.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarSquier Classic Vibe Starcaster
AmpFractal Audio Axe-FX III (amp model unknown, but likely high-gain/modern modeler patch)
PickupsFender Wide Range Humbuckers (stock on Starcaster)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb2.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusTC Electronic TC Electronic 3rd Dimension Chorus
modulationBehringer Behringer FX600 Digital Multi-FX
Notes
Studio recording, 2020 (from 'I Let It In and It Took Everything'). Guitar confirmed for 'A Sad Cartoon' riff. Amp is Axe-FX III as per rig rundown; no evidence of a physical amp used in studio for this track.
Tone Character(10)
deep, growling low endtight, percussive rhythmlush, modulated ambiencewide stereo imagecrushing heavinessclear note separationambient, dreamy texturemodern, saturated distortionfull-bodied low frequencieschorus shimmer on main riff
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate to advanced technique due to the low tuning, wide chord shapes, and the need to maintain clarity and timing with heavy effects and gain.
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