Riff Tone

Cry of Achilles

Alter Bridge

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Mark Tremonti Signature (likely USA Core model, 2012-2013 era)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2012-2013 era; live rigs often use Kemper profiles or PRS Archon, but original album tone is Dual Rectifier)

PickupsPRS Tremonti Treble (bridge humbucker), PRS Tremonti Bass (neck humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely boost for tightening)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Fortress' (2013). Mark Tremonti is confirmed to use his PRS Tremonti Signature with PRS Tremonti pickups and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for main rhythm/riff tones in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the main riff section in the studio. No evidence of live-only gear or alternate amp models for the original recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivechunky, saturated distortionarticulate note separationmodern metal clarityaggressive palm mutingcrisp attackslightly scooped midshigh-output humbucker punchdynamic and responsivecontrolled low end

Difficulty

The main riff requires advanced picking accuracy, tight palm muting, and rapid position changes, making it challenging even for experienced players.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Alter Bridge [2023] - Premier Guitar Mark Tremonti's 10 greatest guitar moments The 20 best guitar solos of the decade

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Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Mark Tremonti Signature (likely USA Core model, 2012-2013 era)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2012-2013 era; live rigs often use Kemper profiles or PRS Archon, but original album tone is Dual Rectifier)

PickupsPRS Tremonti Treble (bridge humbucker), PRS Tremonti Bass (neck humbucker)