Riff Tone

Chocolate Jackalope

Dance Gavin Dance

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2010s model)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely Rev F or Multi-Watt, studio use)

PickupsPRS 85/15 humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'Mothership' album, released 2016. Will Swan is known for using PRS Custom 24 guitars and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amps in the studio during this era. No direct source confirms the exact serial/model for this song, but this is consistent with all available evidence for the 2016 studio sessions.

Tone Character(10)

tight and articulatemodern high-gain claritypercussive attackclear note separationslightly scooped midsbright, defined top endcontrolled low endminimal ambienceno modulation swirlfocused, aggressive rhythm

Difficulty

The riff section features fast, technical picking and complex chord shapes, requiring advanced rhythm accuracy and finger dexterity typical of modern post-hardcore/progressive styles.

Sources

In your opinion, what's Will's best composition work? - Reddit Favorite Will Swan Tracks? : r/dancegavindance - Reddit Mothership: Fan Consensus Part 8 (Leave your rating AND ... - Reddit

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