Riff Tone
Hanging by a Thread
Des Rocs
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (exact model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown (exact model not confirmed for this recording, likely a high-gain tube amp based on genre and tone)
PickupsUnknown (likely humbuckers or P90s, but not confirmed for this song/section)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
Notes
No direct sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used for the studio recording of 'Hanging by a Thread' riff. No evidence for live vs studio differences. Recording year: 2018-2019 (song released 2019).
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedtight and punchyaggressive attackfuzzy distortion textureclear note separationslightly scooped midspresent top endcontrolled low endminimal ambiencestudio-polished
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythm playing and controlled palm muting to maintain clarity with high gain, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.
Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear
Create Free AccountGuitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (exact model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown (exact model not confirmed for this recording, likely a high-gain tube amp based on genre and tone)
PickupsUnknown (likely humbuckers or P90s, but not confirmed for this song/section)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
Notes
No direct sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used for the studio recording of 'Hanging by a Thread' riff. No evidence for live vs studio differences. Recording year: 2018-2019 (song released 2019).
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedtight and punchyaggressive attackfuzzy distortion textureclear note separationslightly scooped midspresent top endcontrolled low endminimal ambiencestudio-polished
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythm playing and controlled palm muting to maintain clarity with high gain, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.