Riff Tone

Blood In The Water

Ayron Jones

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender American Professional Stratocaster (likely HH or HSS configuration)

AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio recording, paired with Hiwatt in stereo setup)

PickupsHumbucker (bridge position, likely stock Fender Shawbucker or similar high-output humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

boostFX Engineering FX Engineering Moab Boost

modulationBoss Boss PS-6 Harmonist

delayUnknown Tape Echo (model unknown)

wahUnknown Wah pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Blood In The Water' (2021, 'Child of the State' album). Ayron Jones used a stereo amp setup with a Marshall JCM800 and Hiwatt through 4x12 cabs. Main guitar was a Stratocaster, likely with a humbucker in the bridge for the heavy riff. Effects chain included Boss DS-1, Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer, Moab Boost, Boss PS-6 Harmonist, tape echo, and wah. Settings are estimated based on typical JCM800 usage for modern rock and Ayron's stated gear. No direct evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.

Tone Character(10)

thick and presentfull-bodiedtight low endcrisp high endaggressive pick attackmodern rock crunchmid-forward punchclear note separationstereo widthdynamic response

Difficulty

The riff requires precise palm muting, strong rhythmic control, and clarity with high-gain tones. While not extremely technical, the combination of articulation, timing, and modern rock tone management makes it moderately challenging.

Sources

Ayron Jones on how a guitar obsession gave him direction | Guitar World Ayron Jones: "While there were all these holes to be filled in my life, the void was ultimately filled by my love of guitar" | Guitar World

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