Riff Tone

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Circa Survive

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster (Special-mods or Standard, likely with moderate-output passive pickups)

AmpOrange AD140 head + Orange PPC412 cab (studio rhythm/riff section, as per tone guides for this era/song); Fender Twin Reverb is also cited for clean/ambient parts but Orange is primary for riff)

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB or PAF-type humbucker (bridge) or stock Tele single coil (bridge); sources suggest both single coils and low-output humbuckers used for clarity

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 (or Klon-style overdrive, model not confirmed)

modulationElectro-Harmonix EHX POG2

delayMXR MXR Carbon Copy

reverbStrymon Strymon BigSky

Notes

Studio recording, 2009-2010 (Blue Sky Noise era). Rhythm/riff section uses Orange AD140 for gain and punch; Telecaster with bridge pickup for clarity and articulation. Pedals provide overdrive, delay, and reverb. Effects loop likely used for time-based effects. Settings and pedal choices based on studio context, not live.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatetight low endambient but punchyclear note separationmoderate gain with claritypercussive attackslightly compressedlush but controlled reverbsubtle analog delaymid-forward presence

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, articulate picking with tight rhythmic precision and dynamic control, especially when layering effects like delay and reverb for clarity.

Sources

Circa Survive (Sergio Medina / Anthony Green rhythm context) Amp Settings and Tone Tips - Guitar Chalk Can anybody give me some info on how to achieve a Circa Survive ...

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