Riff Tone

Found My Place (2023 Remaster)

Big Wreck

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSuhr Classic T (Ian Thornley Signature, likely 'Lumberjack' or similar, tuned Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb)

AmpSuhr PT100 (main), possibly blended with Suhr Hedgehog 50 (both in overdrive mode, PT100 always on, Hedgehog boosted for heavy sections)

PickupsSuhr Thornbucker humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6.5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionPigtronix Pigtronix Disnortion

fuzzPrescription Electronics Prescription Electronics Experience

compressionSuhr Suhr Koji Comp

boostSuhr Suhr Koko Boost

Notes

Studio recording, 2023 remaster. Ian Thornley is known to blend two amps for heavy rhythm tones; the PT100 is always on, Hedgehog 50 is used in overdrive with boost for dirty tones. Guitar is a Suhr Classic T with Thornbucker pickups, as confirmed in recent interviews and gear rundowns. Effects are primarily from pedals and Axe-FX II XL in the loop. Settings estimated based on artist interviews and typical usage for this genre and amp. No evidence of live-only gear for this recording.

Tone Character(10)

huge and saturatedtight and percussivearticulate attackmodern hot-rodded Marshall characterdynamic palm-muted chugsrich harmonic contentslightly compressedaggressive but clearfull low end with present midscutting treble without harshness

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced rhythm technique, tight palm muting, and dynamic picking to achieve the aggressive, articulate sound. The use of complex syncopation and gain control adds to the challenge.

Sources

An Interview With Ian Thornley Of Big Wreck | Suhr.com Big Wreck's Ian Thornley on his current favorite guitar gear Ian Thornley-Gear tour-Big Wreck - YouTube Ian Thornley - Equipboard

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