Riff Tone
Addicted To Pain
Alter Bridge
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Mark Tremonti Signature
AmpPRS MT 100 (Mark Tremonti Signature Head)
PickupsPRS Tremonti Treble (bridge humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer Reissue Overdrive Pedal
Notes
Studio recording for 'Addicted To Pain' (2013, Fortress album). Gear confirmed for studio use in this era by multiple interviews and gear rundowns. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and amp type as no direct numeric settings for this song's riff section were found.
Tone Character(10)
tight low-end punchmid-heavy EQ scooparticulated and aggressive rhythmhigh-gain saturationchunky and buzzing riffsmodern metal claritytight palm-muted chugspercussive attackclear note separationslightly recessed presence to avoid harsh highs
Difficulty
The riff requires fast alternate picking, aggressive palm muting, and precise rhythm control, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Mark Tremonti Signature
AmpPRS MT 100 (Mark Tremonti Signature Head)
PickupsPRS Tremonti Treble (bridge humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer Reissue Overdrive Pedal
Notes
Studio recording for 'Addicted To Pain' (2013, Fortress album). Gear confirmed for studio use in this era by multiple interviews and gear rundowns. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and amp type as no direct numeric settings for this song's riff section were found.
Tone Character(10)
tight low-end punchmid-heavy EQ scooparticulated and aggressive rhythmhigh-gain saturationchunky and buzzing riffsmodern metal claritytight palm-muted chugspercussive attackclear note separationslightly recessed presence to avoid harsh highs
Difficulty
The riff requires fast alternate picking, aggressive palm muting, and precise rhythm control, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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