Riff Tone

Everything Ends

Architects

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD MH-401B FM Baritone

AmpUnknown high-gain amp (exact model not confirmed for studio recording of this song)

PickupsFishman Fluence Modern (active humbuckers)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Tube Screamer-type overdrive (model unknown)

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2018 (album: Holy Hell). Guitar and pickup confirmed from Premier Guitar rig rundown, but amp model for studio not specified. Live, band has used Kemper/Fractal modelers and high-gain amps. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Architects tones.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivedense, saturated distortionarticulate low endscooped midsaggressive palm mutingmodern metal claritycrushing rhythm toneminimal ambiencehigh output, saturated soundbaritone range heaviness

Difficulty

The riff requires precise, fast palm-muted picking, tight rhythm accuracy, and control over low baritone tunings, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Architects - Premier Guitar Need Help Achieving Guitar Tone Like Architects, BMTH ... - Reddit Complete Architects Tunings List : r/ArchitectsUK - Reddit

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