Solo Tone
I Will Not Bow
Breaking Benjamin
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s model, as used by Ben Burnley in studio)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording amp, typical for Breaking Benjamin in this era)
PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
wahUnknown Wah pedal (model unknown)
flangerUnknown Flanger pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2009 (Dear Agony album). Gear inferred from era, band interviews, and known studio setups. No direct confirmation for solo section, but PRS + Mesa/Boogie is standard for this period.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesinging sustainaggressive attackarticulate high-end for tappingmodern metal claritycompressed and focusedslightly scooped midschunky rhythm under soloclear note separationlow-fi/filtered intro effect
Difficulty
The solo features fast tapping, tight rhythm, and requires precise effect timing and muting, making it challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s model, as used by Ben Burnley in studio)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording amp, typical for Breaking Benjamin in this era)
PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
wahUnknown Wah pedal (model unknown)
flangerUnknown Flanger pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2009 (Dear Agony album). Gear inferred from era, band interviews, and known studio setups. No direct confirmation for solo section, but PRS + Mesa/Boogie is standard for this period.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesinging sustainaggressive attackarticulate high-end for tappingmodern metal claritycompressed and focusedslightly scooped midschunky rhythm under soloclear note separationlow-fi/filtered intro effect
Difficulty
The solo features fast tapping, tight rhythm, and requires precise effect timing and muting, making it challenging for intermediate players.
I Will Not Bow settings for your amp
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