Riff Tone
Dull Knives (Cut Better)
The Warning
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely with humbuckers or high-output single coils)
AmpOrange AD30 (Channel 2, dirty channel), Orange PPC 2x12 closed-back cabinet
PickupsHumbucker or high-output single coil (exact model unknown, but Telecaster with upgraded pickups is referenced)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez Tube Screamer (TS9 or similar)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Settings and gear inferred from detailed amp setting guide and Equipboard references; applies to studio recording of 'Dull Knives (Cut Better)' riff section, 2018 album release. No direct studio session confirmation, but sources reference studio-era gear and typical settings.
Tone Character(10)
thick, saturated distortiontight low-end controlhigh midrange growlbright and articulate attackaggressive and defined bridge pickup tonepunchy and percussive riff claritydry, punchy tone with minimal ambiencestrong midrange presencedynamic response to pickingfocused, modern rock rhythm sound
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, fast alternate picking, and precise rhythmic control, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely with humbuckers or high-output single coils)
AmpOrange AD30 (Channel 2, dirty channel), Orange PPC 2x12 closed-back cabinet
PickupsHumbucker or high-output single coil (exact model unknown, but Telecaster with upgraded pickups is referenced)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez Tube Screamer (TS9 or similar)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Settings and gear inferred from detailed amp setting guide and Equipboard references; applies to studio recording of 'Dull Knives (Cut Better)' riff section, 2018 album release. No direct studio session confirmation, but sources reference studio-era gear and typical settings.
Tone Character(10)
thick, saturated distortiontight low-end controlhigh midrange growlbright and articulate attackaggressive and defined bridge pickup tonepunchy and percussive riff claritydry, punchy tone with minimal ambiencestrong midrange presencedynamic response to pickingfocused, modern rock rhythm sound
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, fast alternate picking, and precise rhythmic control, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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