Riff Tone

Doctor Whomst

Origami Angel

Guitarpunk2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar, based on live and studio photos from the era)

AmpNeural DSP Quad Cortex (amp modeler, specific amp profile unknown, but used for both live and studio per artist AMA)

PickupsSingle-coil (stock Fender Stratocaster pickups, model unknown)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss BD-2 Blues Driver

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2021 (from 'Gami Gang' album). Ryland Heagy confirmed use of Quad Cortex for both live and studio. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatecrisp attacktight and percussiveclear note separationpunchy midrangeslightly overdriven crunchdynamic and energeticmelodic claritysubtle warmthminimal sustain

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate picking, complex chord shapes, and tight rhythmic control, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Origami Angel Members, Gear & Sound - Equipboard What's up r/indieheads! We are Origami Angel, AMA!! - Reddit We Are Origami Angel, ASK US ANYTHING!! : r/indieheads Origami Angel pedalboard : r/guitarpedals

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