Riff Tone

Face to the Floor

Chevelle

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Mike Mushok Baritone

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely Rev F or Roadster, studio recording era)

PickupsPRS SE humbuckers (stock, high-output, passive)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4

treble6.5

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionFriedman Friedman BE-OD Deluxe

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Face to the Floor' (2011, Hats Off to the Bull). Pete Loeffler is known to use the PRS Mushok Baritone for drop tunings and heavy riffing in this era. Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier is confirmed as his main studio amp for heavy tones. Settings are based on sourced Chevelle-specific amp settings and typical studio usage for this song/era.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate attackdense distortionfocused low endminimal ambiencemodern metal clarityextended low frequency response

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm in a drop C tuning on a baritone guitar, with high-gain clarity and noise control. While not technically virtuosic, the tone and rhythmic precision demand intermediate to advanced control.

Sources

Chevelle Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk Rig Rundown: Chevelle - Premier Guitar Very in depth breakdown of Chevelle's guitar and bass gear ... - Reddit

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