Riff Tone

Defender

August Burns Red

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez JBBM20 (JB Brubaker Signature)

AmpPeavey 5150 (block letter) into Mesa/Boogie Oversized Rectifier 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30s

PickupsDiMarzio D Activator (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5

treble6.5

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Defender' (2020). Gear confirmed by producer Carson Slovak and multiple rig rundowns. Ibanez JBBM20 with DiMarzio D Activator bridge pickup into Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer, then Peavey 5150 head into Mesa/Boogie 4x12. No evidence of additional effects or modulation in riff section. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era as no explicit knob values found.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate and clearfocused midrangethick low endfast attackminimal ambienceno audible modulationdry, mix-ready

Difficulty

The riff section of 'Defender' is technically demanding due to its fast tempo, intricate rhythm patterns, and the need for tight, articulate palm muting. Clean execution at speed and precise muting are essential for the aggressive, percussive sound.

Sources

JB Brubaker, August Burns Red Guitarist Gear | Equipboard Recording Metal Guitars That Need Minimal Mixing (ft. August Burns Red) - Nail The Mix

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