Riff Tone

Even If

MercyMe

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar modern single-coil guitar, based on genre and era, but no direct evidence for this specific recording)

AmpUnknown (no direct evidence; likely a clean amp such as Fender Twin Reverb or similar, based on genre and era)

PickupsUnknown (likely single-coil pickups, but not confirmed for this recording)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionJHS JHS Pulp 'N Peel Compressor

Notes

No direct studio documentation or official rig rundown for the 'Even If' studio recording. Only pedalboard photo evidence for Michael John Scheuchzer using a JHS Pulp 'N Peel compressor at some point, but not explicitly tied to this song or recording session. No amp or guitar model confirmed for this specific track. Year of recording: 2017 (album 'Lifer').

Tone Character(10)

clean and compressedbright and articulatetight, percussive attackstudio-polished claritywarm low endcontrolled midsclear note separationsubtle sustainno audible overdriveno modulation or time-based effects

Difficulty

The riff is straightforward but requires clean, precise picking and consistent dynamics to maintain clarity and articulation in a compressed, studio-polished context.

Sources

JHS Pulp 'N Peel - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard

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