Riff Tone

Anesthetize

Porcupine Tree

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Mike Mushok Signature SE Baritone

AmpBad Cat Lynx 50

PickupsPRS SE Baritone stock humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBad Cat Bad Cat 2-Tone Tube Preamp

Notes

Studio recording for 'Anesthetize' riff section, from the 2007 album 'Fear of a Blank Planet'. Guitar and amp confirmed for this era; pedal use inferred from era and sources. No direct evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff in studio.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesaturated distortionarticulate low endclear note separationaggressive attackmodern, high-gainslightly scooped midsminimal ambienceheavy, extended rangefocused, punchy rhythm

Difficulty

The riff section of 'Anesthetize' is challenging due to its fast tempo, complex time signatures, and the need for precise, tight palm muting and picking on a baritone guitar.

Sources

Porcupine Tree Members, Gear & Sound Porcupine Tree – Fear of a Blank Planet - Albums

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