Riff Tone
Just Pretend
Bad Omens
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD EC-1000
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
PickupsEMG 81/60 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2021-2022, as used on 'The Death of Peace of Mind' album. Gear confirmed for album sessions, not live. Guitar Chalk source recommends EC-1000 for closest match.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackmodern metal clarityfocused low endslightly scooped midsaggressive palm mutingcontrolled sustaincrisp high endfull-bodied rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires accurate palm muting, tight timing, and consistent picking technique to maintain clarity and aggression at a moderate tempo.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD EC-1000
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
PickupsEMG 81/60 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2021-2022, as used on 'The Death of Peace of Mind' album. Gear confirmed for album sessions, not live. Guitar Chalk source recommends EC-1000 for closest match.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackmodern metal clarityfocused low endslightly scooped midsaggressive palm mutingcontrolled sustaincrisp high endfull-bodied rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires accurate palm muting, tight timing, and consistent picking technique to maintain clarity and aggression at a moderate tempo.
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