Riff Tone

Circus for a Psycho

Skillet

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Singlecut (Drop B tuning, likely Tremonti or SE Singlecut, as used by Seth Morrison on 'Rise' era)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, as per Skillet's known 'Rise' era rig)

PickupsPRS humbuckers (likely PRS-designed or Tremonti signature, passive, high output)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2013 (Rise album). Guitarist Seth Morrison is confirmed to use PRS Singlecut models and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amps for heavy rhythm tracks on this album. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. Live and cover videos use different gear but do not reflect the studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midrangearticulate attackhigh-gain saturationcompressed and controlledmodern metal clarityminimal ambiencefocused low endbridge pickup bite

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, aggressive alternate picking with tight palm muting and precise rhythm, typical of modern metal. Drop tuning and syncopated chug patterns add to the technical challenge.

Sources

Amp Settings for Sick of It by Skillet (guitars and tone) - Guitar Chalk Pedal Profile - Seth Morrison of Skillet - Wampler Pedals

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