Riff Tone

Demo Team (Instrumental)

Dance Gavin Dance

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster (exact model not specified for this recording, but Telecaster confirmed as Will Swan's main guitar in this era)

AmpEVH 5150 III (Blue Channel – Crunch/Lead Rhythm Tone), or Fractal Axe-FX III using 'Brit JM45' or '5153 Blue' model (studio recording, as per amp modeling trends and source suggestions)

PickupsSingle-coil (Telecaster bridge pickup, likely stock or standard Telecaster type)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5

mid6

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

boostUnknown Clean boost pedal (model unknown)

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Settings and gear are based on studio recording context for 'Demo Team (Instrumental)' (2018, 'Artificial Selection' album). Telecaster confirmed as main guitar for riff sections in this era. Amp model and settings are sourced from tone guides and Will Swan's known studio/live rigs. No explicit photo/video evidence for this exact song, but sources and genre/era inference are strong.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate note attackbright but fullmoderate mids for mix claritycrisp attack with moderate gaincontrolled low end (avoids muddiness)clear, defined rhythm playingslight compression for even dynamicsbridge pickup bitehigh-gain modern rock character

Difficulty

The riff section features fast, intricate picking patterns, syncopated rhythms, and requires tight muting and dynamic control, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Dance Gavin Dance Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk Rig Rundown: Dance Gavin Dance's Will Swan - Premier Guitar

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