Riff Tone
Lucid
Polaris
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarMayones Regius 7
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (likely digital/amp sim or modern tube head, exact model not confirmed for studio recording)
PickupsBare Knuckle Ragnarok (bridge position, humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2017 (from 'The Mortal Coil' album). All bridge distorted tones tracked with Mayones Regius 7 and Bare Knuckle Ragnarok pickup. No explicit amp model confirmed for this song's studio recording; likely digital or modern high-gain tube amp typical for djent/metalcore production.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive low-endscooped midsarticulate pick attackhigh-gain saturationmodern metalcore clarityminimal ambiencefocused and definedcrisp high endextended range punch
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand control for tight palm muting, fast alternate picking, and accurate rhythm, as well as familiarity with 7-string guitar technique and djent-style syncopation.
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Original Gear
GuitarMayones Regius 7
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (likely digital/amp sim or modern tube head, exact model not confirmed for studio recording)
PickupsBare Knuckle Ragnarok (bridge position, humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2017 (from 'The Mortal Coil' album). All bridge distorted tones tracked with Mayones Regius 7 and Bare Knuckle Ragnarok pickup. No explicit amp model confirmed for this song's studio recording; likely digital or modern high-gain tube amp typical for djent/metalcore production.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive low-endscooped midsarticulate pick attackhigh-gain saturationmodern metalcore clarityminimal ambiencefocused and definedcrisp high endextended range punch
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand control for tight palm muting, fast alternate picking, and accurate rhythm, as well as familiarity with 7-string guitar technique and djent-style syncopation.
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