Riff Tone
Besitos
Pierce the Veil
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP Viper (likely custom shop, as used by Tony Perry during 'Selfish Machines' era)
AmpMarshall JMP 1959 Super Lead 100-Watt Head
PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzJHS JHS Muffuletta
fuzzEarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices Hoof V1
Notes
Studio recording for 'Selfish Machines' (2010); gear confirmed for this era and album, but not for specific song section. No direct evidence for pedals or effects chain for 'Besitos' riff section; settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulate rhythmaggressive palm mutingpunchy midrangehigh-gain saturationmodern post-hardcore claritypercussive attackslightly scooped but present midscrisp top endcontrolled low enddynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The riff requires precise, fast alternate picking and tight palm muting, with syncopated rhythms typical of post-hardcore. While not extremely technical, it demands good timing and control.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP Viper (likely custom shop, as used by Tony Perry during 'Selfish Machines' era)
AmpMarshall JMP 1959 Super Lead 100-Watt Head
PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzJHS JHS Muffuletta
fuzzEarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices Hoof V1
Notes
Studio recording for 'Selfish Machines' (2010); gear confirmed for this era and album, but not for specific song section. No direct evidence for pedals or effects chain for 'Besitos' riff section; settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulate rhythmaggressive palm mutingpunchy midrangehigh-gain saturationmodern post-hardcore claritypercussive attackslightly scooped but present midscrisp top endcontrolled low enddynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The riff requires precise, fast alternate picking and tight palm muting, with syncopated rhythms typical of post-hardcore. While not extremely technical, it demands good timing and control.
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