Riff Tone

Bubble Dream

Chon

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez AZ prototype (L.A. Custom Shop, early AZ series, used by Mario Camarena or Erick Hansel)

AmpVictory V30 'The Countess' (studio recording amp for Chon, as per Premier Guitar rig rundown)

PickupsSeymour Duncan custom humbuckers (exact model unspecified, but confirmed as custom for this prototype)

Amp Settings

gain4

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionEarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices The Warden

chorusIbanez Ibanez Chorus Mini

Notes

Studio recording, 2014-2015 era. Gear confirmed for album sessions, not just live. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for the riff section. Pedalboard is extensive, but only effects audible in the riff are included.

Tone Character(9)

tight and articulateglassy and brightpercussive attackclear note separationslightly compresseddynamic and touch-sensitivepresent midrangemodern prog claritysnappy transient response

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced picking accuracy, rapid chord changes, and precise dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation at a fast tempo, making it highly challenging even for experienced players.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Chon - Premier Guitar

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