Riff Tone
Karma Police
Pierce the Veil
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD EC-1000
AmpMarshall JMP 1959 Super Lead 100-Watt
PickupsEMG 81/60 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzJHS JHS Muffuletta
fuzzEarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices Hoof V1
Notes
Studio recording for 'Karma Police' cover, from the 'Collide With The Sky' era (2012). No direct evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this track; inferred from band and album gear lists.
Tone Character(10)
punchy and articulatewarm with aggressive edgetight low endclear note separationdynamic attackmelodic with slight fuzz texturevintage-inspired driveresponsive to picking dynamicsslightly compressedmodern post-hardcore crunch
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, dynamic picking, and the need for tight palm muting and note clarity.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD EC-1000
AmpMarshall JMP 1959 Super Lead 100-Watt
PickupsEMG 81/60 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzJHS JHS Muffuletta
fuzzEarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices Hoof V1
Notes
Studio recording for 'Karma Police' cover, from the 'Collide With The Sky' era (2012). No direct evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this track; inferred from band and album gear lists.
Tone Character(10)
punchy and articulatewarm with aggressive edgetight low endclear note separationdynamic attackmelodic with slight fuzz texturevintage-inspired driveresponsive to picking dynamicsslightly compressedmodern post-hardcore crunch
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, dynamic picking, and the need for tight palm muting and note clarity.
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