Riff Tone

Cellar Door

Spiritbox

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarStrandberg Boden 7 (Mike Stringer signature, likely used for studio recording)

AmpEVH 5150 Stealth (modeled in Fractal Axe-Fx III or Mixwave Mike Stringer Plugin, studio recording)

PickupsFishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown, likely built-in or plugin)

boostUnknown Overdrive/Boost (model unknown, likely plugin-based)

Notes

Studio recording, 2023 (The Fear of Fear EP). Mike Stringer is confirmed to use the EVH 5150 Stealth model in the Fractal Axe-Fx III for heavy tones. The Mixwave Mike Stringer Plugin is also based on his exact studio chain. Guitar is tuned low (drop F# or similar).

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive midrangechunky rhythm toneclear and articulatehigh-gain saturationtight low endmodern metal claritypunchy attackcontrolled noise floorarticulate palm muting

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and palm muting in a very low tuning, with complex rhythm changes and tight synchronization, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Spiritbox Plugin: How Mike Stringer Gets His Guitar Tone - Nail The Mix Rig Rundown: Spiritbox - Premier Guitar

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