Riff Tone

contraband

Make Them Suffer

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Pro Dinky DK2M

AmpNeural DSP Quad Cortex (amp/cab simulation, model not specified)

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (SH-4/TB-4) humbucker (bridge), stock neck humbucker

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Contraband' (2021). Guitarist Nick McLernon is confirmed to use the Jackson Pro Dinky DK2M and Neural DSP Quad Cortex for amp/cab simulation. No evidence of traditional tube amps or specific pedal models used in the studio. All evidence points to amp/cab/effects being handled in the Quad Cortex. No explicit mention of live vs studio differences for this song's riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate note definitionaggressive palm mutingcrushing heavinessmodern metalcore claritydynamic blend of brutality and melodyprecise attackcontrolled low end

Difficulty

The riff section features fast, aggressive picking and complex rhythm patterns typical of modern metalcore, requiring advanced right-hand technique and tight timing.

Sources

Make Them Suffer Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Nick McLernon, Make Them Suffer Guitarist Gear | Equipboard

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