Riff Tone
In Friends We Trust
Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender American Standard Telecaster
AmpPeavey 6505 Guitar Amp Head
PickupsFender single-coil (stock Telecaster pickups)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording for 'In Friends We Trust' (2011), rhythm/distorted riff section. Gear confirmed for band and album era, but not for specific song section. No direct evidence of pedals or alternate amp for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmodern high-gain saturationarticulate power chordspunchy low endclear attackslightly scooped midscrisp treble edgecontrolled feedbackminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise picking at a fast tempo, with syncopated rhythms typical of metalcore. While not technically virtuosic, the speed and tightness demand solid intermediate technique.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender American Standard Telecaster
AmpPeavey 6505 Guitar Amp Head
PickupsFender single-coil (stock Telecaster pickups)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording for 'In Friends We Trust' (2011), rhythm/distorted riff section. Gear confirmed for band and album era, but not for specific song section. No direct evidence of pedals or alternate amp for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmodern high-gain saturationarticulate power chordspunchy low endclear attackslightly scooped midscrisp treble edgecontrolled feedbackminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise picking at a fast tempo, with syncopated rhythms typical of metalcore. While not technically virtuosic, the speed and tightness demand solid intermediate technique.