Riff Tone
Annabel
Alesana
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely ESP LTD EC-1000 or similar, based on Alesana's typical gear for 'The Emptiness' era, but not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown (likely Peavey 5150/6505 or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, based on genre and era, but not confirmed for this recording)
PickupsUnknown (likely EMG 81/85 active humbuckers, based on band/era, but not confirmed for this recording)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely used as a boost)
Notes
No direct source confirms the exact guitar, pickups, or amp for the 'Annabel' studio recording. Gear inferred from typical post-hardcore/metalcore setups and Alesana's known preferences around 2010. Studio recording, released 2010.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate attackcompressed and focusedclear note separationmodern metalcore rhythmslightly scooped EQlow-end punch
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting, with precise rhythm and some string skipping, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely ESP LTD EC-1000 or similar, based on Alesana's typical gear for 'The Emptiness' era, but not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown (likely Peavey 5150/6505 or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, based on genre and era, but not confirmed for this recording)
PickupsUnknown (likely EMG 81/85 active humbuckers, based on band/era, but not confirmed for this recording)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely used as a boost)
Notes
No direct source confirms the exact guitar, pickups, or amp for the 'Annabel' studio recording. Gear inferred from typical post-hardcore/metalcore setups and Alesana's known preferences around 2010. Studio recording, released 2010.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate attackcompressed and focusedclear note separationmodern metalcore rhythmslightly scooped EQlow-end punch
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting, with precise rhythm and some string skipping, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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