Riff Tone

A Trophy Fathers Trophy Son

Sleeping With Sirens

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s-2010s, as used by Jack Fowler in this era)

AmpMarshall JCM800 (most likely, based on genre, era, and typical band setup; no direct source for this song, but consistent with band's sound and pedal choices)

PickupsHumbucker (stock Gibson Burstbucker or 498T/490R, as per typical Les Paul Standard of the era)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionPro Co Pro Co RAT

delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

Notes

Studio recording, 2011-2012 (from 'Let's Cheers to This' album). Gear inferred from band member Jack Fowler's typical studio setup for this era. No direct studio documentation for this song, but Equipboard and genre/era context support these choices.

Tone Character(10)

aggressive and punchytight palm-muted chugsgritty, saturated distortionarticulate attackfull-bodied and modernmelodic yet heavypercussive rhythmlayered guitar texturesslightly scooped midsemotive, energetic drive

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its tight palm muting, rhythmic accuracy, and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or extreme speed.

Sources

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