Riff Tone
Hollow Heart
Angelmaker
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarSolar A1.8 8 String Guitar
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (model not confirmed for this recording; likely a modern high-gain head such as Peavey 6505, EVH 5150, or similar, based on genre and era)
PickupsSolar A1.8 stock active humbuckers (likely Duncan Solar or Fishman Fluence, but exact model not confirmed for this recording)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass5.5
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, released 2019 (2010s+). Guitarist Colton Adam Bennett of Angelmaker is confirmed to use the Solar A1.8 8 String, but no direct source confirms the amp or pedal models used on the studio recording of 'Hollow Heart' riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate djent-style attackscooped midrangecrushing rhythm tonemodern deathcore saturationminimal ambiencefocused and compressedextended range clarityvery low tuning clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced palm muting, precise rhythm execution, and control of string noise on an 8-string guitar in a very low tuning, making it challenging for most players.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarSolar A1.8 8 String Guitar
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (model not confirmed for this recording; likely a modern high-gain head such as Peavey 6505, EVH 5150, or similar, based on genre and era)
PickupsSolar A1.8 stock active humbuckers (likely Duncan Solar or Fishman Fluence, but exact model not confirmed for this recording)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass5.5
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, released 2019 (2010s+). Guitarist Colton Adam Bennett of Angelmaker is confirmed to use the Solar A1.8 8 String, but no direct source confirms the amp or pedal models used on the studio recording of 'Hollow Heart' riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate djent-style attackscooped midrangecrushing rhythm tonemodern deathcore saturationminimal ambiencefocused and compressedextended range clarityvery low tuning clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced palm muting, precise rhythm execution, and control of string noise on an 8-string guitar in a very low tuning, making it challenging for most players.
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