Riff Tone
Hardcore
Reignwolf
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-335
Amp1960s Fender Super Reverb
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock ES-335)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez Tube Screamer
distortionFriedman Friedman BE-OD
boostXotic Xotic EP Booster Mini Boost Pedal
Notes
Studio recording, 2019 (from 'Hear Me Out' album). Gear confirmed for Reignwolf's main riff tone by Premier Guitar and Equipboard. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for this specific riff section.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and grittyraw and unpolishedfull-bodied and thicksaturated overdrivepunchy and dynamictouch-sensitive responsedirty blues-rock edgeferocious attackmid-forward presenceslightly compressed
Difficulty
The riff requires strong dynamic control and aggressive picking to maintain clarity and punch with high-gain settings, as well as tight rhythmic precision for the syncopated, driving groove.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-335
Amp1960s Fender Super Reverb
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock ES-335)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez Tube Screamer
distortionFriedman Friedman BE-OD
boostXotic Xotic EP Booster Mini Boost Pedal
Notes
Studio recording, 2019 (from 'Hear Me Out' album). Gear confirmed for Reignwolf's main riff tone by Premier Guitar and Equipboard. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for this specific riff section.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and grittyraw and unpolishedfull-bodied and thicksaturated overdrivepunchy and dynamictouch-sensitive responsedirty blues-rock edgeferocious attackmid-forward presenceslightly compressed
Difficulty
The riff requires strong dynamic control and aggressive picking to maintain clarity and punch with high-gain settings, as well as tight rhythmic precision for the syncopated, driving groove.