Riff Tone

If I Could Be Frank, You're Ugly!

Greeley Estates

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez XPT700 Xiphos

AmpUnknown high-gain amp (model not specified, likely Mesa/Boogie or Peavey 5150/6505 based on genre/era, but not confirmed for this recording)

PickupsIbanez stock humbuckers (likely DiMarzio D Activator or similar high-output humbuckers)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass5.5

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown, possibly amp gain only)

Notes

Studio recording, 2008 (album 'Go West Young Man, Let the Evil Go East'). Guitarist Alex Torres is confirmed to use the Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos for rhythm/riff sections. No direct evidence of exact amp model or pedals used on this specific recording. All pedal/effect info is inferred from genre and audible characteristics, not from explicit source confirmation.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsharp attackarticulate high-gain rhythmscooped midscutting treblefull-bodied low endmodern metalcore saturationclear note separationminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff section requires fast, precise picking and tight palm muting typical of metalcore, with challenging rhythm synchronization and drop tuning, making it difficult for less experienced players.

Sources

Greeley Estates Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Greeley Estates - If I Could Be Frank Youre Ugly (Tab)

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