Riff Tone
In My Head (2023 Remaster)
Big Wreck
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarSuhr Ian Thornley Signature Classic T (Lumberjack)
AmpSuhr PT100 (main amp for heavy rhythm), possibly blended with Sano amp for accent
PickupsSuhr Thornbucker humbuckers (likely bridge position for riff)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzPrescription Electronics Prescription Electronics Experience
overdriveIbanez Ibanez Tube Screamer (likely TS9 or TS808)
delaySuhr Suhr Discovery Analog Delay
Notes
Studio recording for 'In My Head (2023 Remaster)', 2023. Ian Thornley is known to use the Suhr PT100 for hot-rodded Marshall tones in the studio, with the Suhr Lumberjack as his main guitar for recent Big Wreck material. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
huge and saturatedtight and percussivearticulate attackharmonically rich crunchdynamic and responsivepunchy low endclear note separationmodern rock heavinessaggressive but controlledslightly compressed sustain
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated picking, precise palm muting, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch with a high-gain, saturated tone.
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Original Gear
GuitarSuhr Ian Thornley Signature Classic T (Lumberjack)
AmpSuhr PT100 (main amp for heavy rhythm), possibly blended with Sano amp for accent
PickupsSuhr Thornbucker humbuckers (likely bridge position for riff)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzPrescription Electronics Prescription Electronics Experience
overdriveIbanez Ibanez Tube Screamer (likely TS9 or TS808)
delaySuhr Suhr Discovery Analog Delay
Notes
Studio recording for 'In My Head (2023 Remaster)', 2023. Ian Thornley is known to use the Suhr PT100 for hot-rodded Marshall tones in the studio, with the Suhr Lumberjack as his main guitar for recent Big Wreck material. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
huge and saturatedtight and percussivearticulate attackharmonically rich crunchdynamic and responsivepunchy low endclear note separationmodern rock heavinessaggressive but controlledslightly compressed sustain
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated picking, precise palm muting, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch with a high-gain, saturated tone.
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