Riff Tone

Internal Cannon

August Burns Red

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, as used by JB Brubaker during 'Leveler' era studio sessions)

AmpPeavey 6505+ head into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 2011)

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5

treble6.5

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive

Notes

Studio recording, 2011. Gear inferred from band interviews and era-specific live/studio rig rundowns. No evidence of pedal use for distortion in riff section; Maxon OD808 boost was used on 'Constellations' and likely continued for 'Leveler'.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive pick attackhigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationfocused low endscooped midrangerazor-sharp attackminimal ambiencemodern metalcore claritycrisp palm muting

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm execution at a high tempo, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

August Burns Red Tone/production question : r/augustburnsred Rig Rundown - August Burns Red - YouTube

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