Riff Tone
Away
The Devin Townsend Band
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard
AmpPeavey 5150 120-Watt Head
PickupsHumbucker (stock Gibson SG Standard pickups, likely 490R/498T or similar)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording for 'Away' from Accelerated Evolution (2003). Gear confirmed for album era, not live. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for riff section. No evidence of digital amp modelers or Kemper/Axe-Fx for this era/album. Open C tuning likely used.
Tone Character(10)
dense and layeredtight and percussivearticulate note separationhigh-gain saturationaggressive attackambient undercurrentclear low endslightly scooped midspowerful rhythm presencecontrolled feedback
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, percussive palm muting, precise rhythm playing with high gain, and dynamic control to maintain clarity in a dense, layered mix.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard
AmpPeavey 5150 120-Watt Head
PickupsHumbucker (stock Gibson SG Standard pickups, likely 490R/498T or similar)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording for 'Away' from Accelerated Evolution (2003). Gear confirmed for album era, not live. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for riff section. No evidence of digital amp modelers or Kemper/Axe-Fx for this era/album. Open C tuning likely used.
Tone Character(10)
dense and layeredtight and percussivearticulate note separationhigh-gain saturationaggressive attackambient undercurrentclear low endslightly scooped midspowerful rhythm presencecontrolled feedback
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, percussive palm muting, precise rhythm playing with high gain, and dynamic control to maintain clarity in a dense, layered mix.