Riff Tone

in helpless gesture

life

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown (no direct source for exact model on this recording)

AmpMarshall (model unknown, described as 'new Marshall amps')

PickupsUnknown (no direct source for exact type/model on this recording)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

No direct studio documentation found for this song's riff section. Only reference is to 'new Marshall amps' for Stephen. No evidence for specific guitar or pickup model. Studio vs live context not specified, but assumed studio for original recording. Year unknown, but likely 2010s+ based on context.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivecrunchy rhythm attackmoderate gain saturationarticulate pick attackfocused midrangeslightly scooped lowsclear note separationpunchy dynamicsminimal ambiencedirect amp-driven sound

Difficulty

The riff requires solid palm muting and rhythmic precision but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

An_Insufferable_NEWT

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