Riff Tone
L'exquisite Douleur
Being As An Ocean
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely mid-2000s to 2010s dual-humbucker solidbody, e.g., ESP LTD EC-1000 or similar, based on genre/era inference)
AmpUnknown (likely Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or similar high-gain amp, based on genre/era inference)
PickupsHumbucker (exact model unknown, likely active or high-output passive)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
boostUnknown Overdrive/boost pedal (model unknown, likely used to tighten amp front end)
Notes
No direct source confirms exact guitar or amp for this specific recording. Studio recording, album released 2014. Gear inferred from genre, era, and typical metalcore/post-hardcore rigs. No evidence of live rig differences for this song.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainarticulate palm-muted riffsmodern metalcore clarityslightly scooped midscontrolled low endcrisp attackaggressive pick attackminimal ambiencefocused, punchy tone
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, articulate palm muting and rhythmic accuracy at a moderate tempo, with fast alternate picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity under high-gain conditions.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely mid-2000s to 2010s dual-humbucker solidbody, e.g., ESP LTD EC-1000 or similar, based on genre/era inference)
AmpUnknown (likely Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or similar high-gain amp, based on genre/era inference)
PickupsHumbucker (exact model unknown, likely active or high-output passive)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
boostUnknown Overdrive/boost pedal (model unknown, likely used to tighten amp front end)
Notes
No direct source confirms exact guitar or amp for this specific recording. Studio recording, album released 2014. Gear inferred from genre, era, and typical metalcore/post-hardcore rigs. No evidence of live rig differences for this song.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainarticulate palm-muted riffsmodern metalcore clarityslightly scooped midscontrolled low endcrisp attackaggressive pick attackminimal ambiencefocused, punchy tone
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, articulate palm muting and rhythmic accuracy at a moderate tempo, with fast alternate picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity under high-gain conditions.