Riff Tone
Dying to Live
Reckless Love
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely Superstrat-style, possibly ESP or Charvel, based on genre and band image)
AmpUnknown (likely Marshall JCM800 or similar high-gain British amp, based on genre and era)
PickupsHumbucker (likely high-output, model unknown)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
Notes
No direct sources confirm exact gear for 'Dying to Live' riff; estimation based on Reckless Love's genre (modern glam/hair metal), era (2010s), and typical band image. Studio recording, released 2016.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchycrunchy palm-muted rhythmbright and cuttingfull-bodied distortionmodern glam metal edgeaggressive pick attacksaturated and compressedarticulate riff clarityslight studio polishhigh-output, harmonically rich
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight palm muting and precise alternate picking at a high tempo, demanding good right-hand control and rhythmic accuracy.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely Superstrat-style, possibly ESP or Charvel, based on genre and band image)
AmpUnknown (likely Marshall JCM800 or similar high-gain British amp, based on genre and era)
PickupsHumbucker (likely high-output, model unknown)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
No direct sources confirm exact gear for 'Dying to Live' riff; estimation based on Reckless Love's genre (modern glam/hair metal), era (2010s), and typical band image. Studio recording, released 2016.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchycrunchy palm-muted rhythmbright and cuttingfull-bodied distortionmodern glam metal edgeaggressive pick attacksaturated and compressedarticulate riff clarityslight studio polishhigh-output, harmonically rich
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight palm muting and precise alternate picking at a high tempo, demanding good right-hand control and rhythmic accuracy.