Riff Tone
Given
Seether
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24
AmpDiezel VH4 (studio), Orange (Modern Mode) possible live
PickupsPRS humbuckers (likely stock HFS/Vintage Bass set)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6.5
mid4.5
treble6
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateISP Technologies ISP Technologies Decimator G String II
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer or similar)
Notes
Studio recording, 2005 ('Karma and Effect' album). Guitar and amp confirmed for era and typical Seether recording setup. Settings are based on best available sources for Seether's heavy rhythm tone, not explicitly confirmed for 'Given' but match the album's sound and rig.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive, full-bodied drivetight low-end punchmoderately boosted midscutting edge without harshnessthick, rich tonetight palm-muted chugspercussive punch in rhythmsslightly darker, thicker soundheavy crunch tones without losing note clarityavoids overly saturated distortion
Difficulty
The riff requires solid palm muting technique, precise timing, and dynamic control to maintain the aggressive, tight sound characteristic of Seether's rhythm work.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24
AmpDiezel VH4 (studio), Orange (Modern Mode) possible live
PickupsPRS humbuckers (likely stock HFS/Vintage Bass set)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6.5
mid4.5
treble6
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateISP Technologies ISP Technologies Decimator G String II
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer or similar)
Notes
Studio recording, 2005 ('Karma and Effect' album). Guitar and amp confirmed for era and typical Seether recording setup. Settings are based on best available sources for Seether's heavy rhythm tone, not explicitly confirmed for 'Given' but match the album's sound and rig.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive, full-bodied drivetight low-end punchmoderately boosted midscutting edge without harshnessthick, rich tonetight palm-muted chugspercussive punch in rhythmsslightly darker, thicker soundheavy crunch tones without losing note clarityavoids overly saturated distortion
Difficulty
The riff requires solid palm muting technique, precise timing, and dynamic control to maintain the aggressive, tight sound characteristic of Seether's rhythm work.
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