Riff Tone
Hero
Skillet
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s model, as used by Ben Kasica in this era)
AmpMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
mid6
treble6
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2009. Guitarist Ben Kasica is confirmed to use PRS Custom 24 and Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific recording. Settings are estimated based on genre, amp, and forum suggestions for Skillet's tone.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemodern high-gain saturationarticulate attackcompressed rhythmchunky power chordsclear note separationaggressive palm mutinglow-end punchminimal ambiencefocused midrange
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm in a low tuning, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s model, as used by Ben Kasica in this era)
AmpMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
mid6
treble6
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2009. Guitarist Ben Kasica is confirmed to use PRS Custom 24 and Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific recording. Settings are estimated based on genre, amp, and forum suggestions for Skillet's tone.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemodern high-gain saturationarticulate attackcompressed rhythmchunky power chordsclear note separationaggressive palm mutinglow-end punchminimal ambiencefocused midrange
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm in a low tuning, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
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