Riff Tone

Kind, If You Will

Keo

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown (likely offset or Jazzmaster-style, typical for shoegaze/indie rock, but no direct evidence for this song/recording)

AmpUnknown (no direct evidence; possible use of DI with Tech 21 SansAmp Para Driver V2 as per Equipboard, but not confirmed for this song/recording)

PickupsUnknown (likely single-coil or P90, but not confirmed for this recording)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6.5

mid6

treble6.5

reverb4

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzDeath By Audio Death By Audio Bass War

eqTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp Para Driver V2 DI

Notes

No direct evidence of exact guitar or amp model used on the studio recording of 'Kind, If You Will' riff. Conor Keogh is confirmed to use a Death By Audio Bass War pedal and Tech 21 SansAmp Para Driver V2 DI in general, but not specifically for this song. Studio context, year/era: 2010s+.

Tone Character(10)

fierce and versatile fuzzpiercing upper midsmonstrous low-end saturationdynamic response to playingthick, layered wall of soundwet/dry blend for depthaggressive, sustained riffingtextured, experimental fuzzrich harmonic overtonescrushing, modern shoegaze distortion

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill to maintain note definition and rhythmic tightness under heavy fuzz, with attention to dynamics and articulation for a dense, layered shoegaze sound.

Sources

Death By Audio Bass War - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard Best DI Boxes: A Direct Gear Guides - Equipboard

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