Riff Tone

Back Burner

August Burns Red

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez Custom FR (JB Brubaker's signature, likely with DiMarzio D Activator or similar high-output humbucker)

AmpPeavey 6505 Plus into Mesa/Boogie 4x12 Rectifier cab

PickupsHigh-output humbucker (exact model not specified, likely DiMarzio D Activator or similar)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid5

treble6.5

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2007 (Messengers album). JB Brubaker tracked all rhythm and lead guitars for 'Back Burner' using a Peavey 6505 Plus into a Mesa/Boogie 4x12 Rectifier. No evidence of live gear or alternate amps for the riff section. Pedal use for rhythm is not confirmed for this song/section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationmodern metalcore rhythmminimal ambienceclear, defined high endpercussive low endfast attack

Difficulty

The riff section of 'Back Burner' requires fast, precise alternate picking, tight palm muting, and the ability to maintain clarity and articulation at high speed, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

August Burns Red's JB Brubaker and Brent Rambler Talk New Album, 'Phantom Anthem' | Guitar World

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