Riff Tone

Composure

August Burns Red

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez JBBM20 (JB Brubaker Signature)

AmpPeavey 6505+ 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge), EMG 85 (neck) active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

otherDigiTech DigiTech Drop

Notes

Studio recording for 'Composure' (2007). Guitar: Ibanez JBBM20 with EMG active pickups. Amp: Peavey 6505+ head, likely through Mesa/Boogie 2x12 Recto cab. No evidence of additional pedals except DigiTech Drop for tuning. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era due to lack of explicit studio numbers.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive high-gain saturationarticulate note separationscooped mids for claritydry, immediate responselow-end punchcrisp attackminimal ambiencemodern metalcore rhythmfocused, cutting presence

Difficulty

The riff section of 'Composure' demands fast, accurate alternate picking, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm execution, making it challenging for most guitarists.

Sources

JB Brubaker, August Burns Red Guitarist Gear Ibanez JBBM20 — Electric Guitar Peavey 6505+ 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head August Burns Red is prepared to answer (almost) anything!

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