Riff Tone
Don't Hold Back
The Sleeping
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on era and genre, but not confirmed for this exact recording)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely, based on genre, era, and band interviews, but not confirmed for this exact recording)
PickupsHumbucker (likely stock Gibson, model unknown)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2006 (from the album 'Questions and Answers'). No direct source confirms the exact gear for this song's riff section. Gear inferred from genre, era, and typical post-hardcore/hard rock setups of the time.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive attackchunky power chordsarticulate note separationslightly scooped midscrisp high endcontrolled feedbackdynamic pick attackmodern high-gain saturationpunchy low end
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and fast, articulate alternate picking, with precise chord changes typical of post-hardcore rhythm guitar. Not technically advanced, but demands accuracy and stamina.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on era and genre, but not confirmed for this exact recording)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely, based on genre, era, and band interviews, but not confirmed for this exact recording)
PickupsHumbucker (likely stock Gibson, model unknown)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2006 (from the album 'Questions and Answers'). No direct source confirms the exact gear for this song's riff section. Gear inferred from genre, era, and typical post-hardcore/hard rock setups of the time.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive attackchunky power chordsarticulate note separationslightly scooped midscrisp high endcontrolled feedbackdynamic pick attackmodern high-gain saturationpunchy low end
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and fast, articulate alternate picking, with precise chord changes typical of post-hardcore rhythm guitar. Not technically advanced, but demands accuracy and stamina.