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Riff Tone

Dos

Chevelle

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Singlecut Baritone (Drop B tuning, studio recording era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV
PickupsPRS stock humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8
bass6
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp GT2
eqBoss Boss GE-7 Equalizer

Notes

Studio recording for 'Dos' (2004, 'This Type of Thinking...'), main riff section. Pete Loeffler confirmed using his live rig (PRS baritone into Mesa Mark IV) for the record. Some Mark IV and some JP-2C on the album, but Mark IV is main sound for heavy rhythm. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for this riff section. Studio context.

Tone Character(10)
tight-but-chunkyaggressive yet melodicheavy distortion with harmonic claritytight palm-muted chugspercussive attacksaturated rhythm tonearticulate low endfocused midrange punchmodern metal heavinesscontrolled feedback

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting, precise rhythm, and comfort with drop tuning power chord shapes. While not extremely technical, the aggressive attack and syncopation demand solid intermediate technique.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Chevelle - Premier GuitarExclusive Interview With Chevelle: 'Next Record Is Going to Get Even Heavier'Pete Loeffler, Chevelle Singer & Guitarist Gear

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