Riff Tone
Clairvoyant
The Contortionist
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG 7-string (Cameron Maynard or Robby Baca signature, likely RG7 LACS or RG/RGD series)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (two-channel, with matching cabinets)
PickupsSeymour Duncan Pegasus (bridge) and Sentient (neck) for Robby Baca; Seymour Duncan JB (bridge) and '59 (neck) for Cameron Maynard
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionSeymour Duncan Seymour Duncan Vice Grip Compressor
overdriveMesa/Boogie Mesa/Boogie Grid Slammer
fuzzEmma Electronic Emma Electronic Okto Nøjs Octave Fuzz
noise_gateISP ISP Decimator Noise Reduction
chorusMaxon Maxon PAC9 Pure Analog Chorus
Notes
Studio recording, 2017. Both guitarists used Ibanez 7-string guitars with Seymour Duncan pickups into Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amps. Effects and amp modeling via Line 6 Helix for Robby Baca. Pedalboard includes boost, compressor, octave fuzz, chorus, and noise gate. Settings estimated for studio album tone.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate low-end claritymodern progressive metal saturationcontrolled high-gain with minimal fizzclear note separation in complex chordsslightly dark, mid-focused tonecompressed attack for palm-muted chugsambient reverb in backgroundoccasional octave/fuzz texturedynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced rhythmic precision, tight palm muting, and the ability to maintain clarity in complex chord voicings under high-gain conditions, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG 7-string (Cameron Maynard or Robby Baca signature, likely RG7 LACS or RG/RGD series)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (two-channel, with matching cabinets)
PickupsSeymour Duncan Pegasus (bridge) and Sentient (neck) for Robby Baca; Seymour Duncan JB (bridge) and '59 (neck) for Cameron Maynard
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionSeymour Duncan Seymour Duncan Vice Grip Compressor
overdriveMesa/Boogie Mesa/Boogie Grid Slammer
fuzzEmma Electronic Emma Electronic Okto Nøjs Octave Fuzz
noise_gateISP ISP Decimator Noise Reduction
chorusMaxon Maxon PAC9 Pure Analog Chorus
Notes
Studio recording, 2017. Both guitarists used Ibanez 7-string guitars with Seymour Duncan pickups into Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amps. Effects and amp modeling via Line 6 Helix for Robby Baca. Pedalboard includes boost, compressor, octave fuzz, chorus, and noise gate. Settings estimated for studio album tone.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate low-end claritymodern progressive metal saturationcontrolled high-gain with minimal fizzclear note separation in complex chordsslightly dark, mid-focused tonecompressed attack for palm-muted chugsambient reverb in backgroundoccasional octave/fuzz texturedynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced rhythmic precision, tight palm muting, and the ability to maintain clarity in complex chord voicings under high-gain conditions, making it challenging for most players.
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