Riff Tone

Chokehold

Sleep Token

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarJackson 8-string electric guitar (exact model not confirmed for studio recording, but IV is known for Jackson 8-string use on this album)

AmpDigital amp modeler (likely Neural DSP Quad Cortex or similar; no evidence of traditional amp used in studio recording)

PickupsActive humbuckers (likely EMG or Fishman, exact model not confirmed for studio recording)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble6.5

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2022-2023 era. Sleep Token is known for using fully digital setups in both live and studio contexts. No evidence of traditional tube amps or specific pedal models used on the studio recording of 'Chokehold' riff. Guitar is likely a Jackson 8-string with active pickups, processed through a digital amp modeler.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate low-endmodern high-gain saturationclear note definitionminimal ambiencecrushing heavinessextended range clarityfocused attackslightly scooped mids

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced control of low-tuned 8-string guitar, precise palm muting, and rhythmic accuracy, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Sleep Token guitarist IV's guitar rig revealed How does Sleep Token achieve such an incredible tone? - Reddit Guitar tunings : r/SleepToken - Reddit

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