Riff Tone
Blood Sport
Sleep Token
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown 6-string electric guitar (exact model not confirmed for studio recording of 'Blood Sport')
AmpNeural DSP Quad Cortex (amp modeler, likely using Bogner Überschall or similar high-gain amp profile)
PickupsLikely humbuckers (exact model unknown, but Sleep Token typically uses humbucker-equipped guitars for riff sections)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2019 (from 'Sundowning'). Band is known for digital amp/modeler use (Quad Cortex, Kemper) and no pedalboards; all effects and amp tones are in-the-box. No evidence of analog pedals or traditional amps for this track.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationarticulate low endmodern, digital clarityfocused, aggressive attackclear note separationslightly scooped midscontrolled low-end rumblemodest ambience (short reverb)no audible modulation effects
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm under high gain, with dynamic control and clear articulation of low notes, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown 6-string electric guitar (exact model not confirmed for studio recording of 'Blood Sport')
AmpNeural DSP Quad Cortex (amp modeler, likely using Bogner Überschall or similar high-gain amp profile)
PickupsLikely humbuckers (exact model unknown, but Sleep Token typically uses humbucker-equipped guitars for riff sections)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2019 (from 'Sundowning'). Band is known for digital amp/modeler use (Quad Cortex, Kemper) and no pedalboards; all effects and amp tones are in-the-box. No evidence of analog pedals or traditional amps for this track.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationarticulate low endmodern, digital clarityfocused, aggressive attackclear note separationslightly scooped midscontrolled low-end rumblemodest ambience (short reverb)no audible modulation effects
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm under high gain, with dynamic control and clear articulation of low notes, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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