Riff Tone

BLACKOUT

Turnstile

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

Guitar2015 Gibson Les Paul Classic

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head (Multi-Watt) blended with Peavey 5150 (studio recording)

PickupsStock Gibson humbuckers (likely 57 Classic or similar, Alnico V, passive)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateISP ISP Decimator II Noise Gate

compressionOrigin Effects Origin Effects Cali76 Compact Deluxe

Notes

Studio recording for 'BLACKOUT' (2021, GLOW ON album); rhythm/riff section. Amp blend confirmed by producer Mike Elizondo and Guitar World interview. Guitarist: Pat McCrory. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationarticulate palm-muted chugsdynamic and punchycontrolled low-endforward midrange presenceclear note separationminimal ambienceaggressive attackmodern hardcore/metalcore edge

Difficulty

The riff requires precise palm muting, fast alternate picking, and tight timing to maintain clarity under high-gain settings, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Turnstile – GLOW ON - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Turnstile guitarists Brady Ebert & Pat McCrory on their metal-infused hardcore | Guitar World

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