Riff Tone

Caraphernelia

Pierce the Veil

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, as used by Tony Perry during 'Collide With The Sky' era)

AmpMarshall JMP 1959 Super Lead 100-Watt Head

PickupsEMG 81/60 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5.5

mid6

treble7.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzJHS JHS Muffuletta

fuzzEarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices Hoof V1

noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

Notes

Studio recording, 2010 (from 'Selfish Machines' album). Guitar and amp inferred from Equipboard and era-specific interviews; no direct studio photo for this song, but this was Tony Perry's main setup for the album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate attacksaturated, modern distortioncrisp high-endwarm low-end punchdynamic responseclear note separationemotive, aggressive riffingslight ambient spacepowerful, vintage-inspired drive

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate picking with tight palm muting and complex syncopated rhythms, demanding strong right-hand technique and left-hand coordination.

Sources

Pierce the Veil Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Pierce the Veil – Collide With The Sky - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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