Riff Tone
Issues
Escape the Fate
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, based on artist's gear in this era, but not confirmed for this recording)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (inferred from genre, era, and typical post-hardcore/metalcore studio choices; no direct confirmation for this song)
PickupsEMG 81/60 active humbuckers (likely, based on typical setup for Bryan Money in 2010s, but not confirmed for this song)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2010 (self-titled album era). No direct source confirms exact gear for 'Issues' riff section; inference based on band, era, and genre norms.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive high-gainscooped midsarticulate pick attackmodern metalcore saturationclear note separationpunchy low endslightly compressedminimal ambiencefocused rhythm tone
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive alternate picking and tight palm muting typical of metalcore, with precise timing and muting to maintain clarity and punch.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, based on artist's gear in this era, but not confirmed for this recording)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (inferred from genre, era, and typical post-hardcore/metalcore studio choices; no direct confirmation for this song)
PickupsEMG 81/60 active humbuckers (likely, based on typical setup for Bryan Money in 2010s, but not confirmed for this song)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2010 (self-titled album era). No direct source confirms exact gear for 'Issues' riff section; inference based on band, era, and genre norms.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive high-gainscooped midsarticulate pick attackmodern metalcore saturationclear note separationpunchy low endslightly compressedminimal ambiencefocused rhythm tone
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive alternate picking and tight palm muting typical of metalcore, with precise timing and muting to maintain clarity and punch.
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