Riff Tone

Choose me

Band Maid

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP E-II Horizon FR-7

AmpUnknown (likely Marshall or Mesa/Boogie high-gain head, but not confirmed for studio recording of 'Choose me')

PickupsSeymour Duncan Sentient (neck) & Pegasus (bridge) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2017. Guitar and pickup model inferred from Kanami's known studio gear for this era; amp model not confirmed in sources. No explicit pedalboard or amp settings for 'Choose me' riff section found in sources.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate high-gain rhythmaggressive attackclear note separationmodern metal claritycrisp pick attacksaturated distortionfocused midrangeminimal ambiencepunchy low end

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate picking, tight palm muting, and precise timing to match the aggressive, modern metal rhythm. The technical demands and speed make it challenging for most players.

Sources

Band-Maid Amp Settings and Tone Tips - Guitar Chalk Crafting the BAND-MAID Sound: KANAMI's Guitar Gear and Tone Settings

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