Riff Tone

Masterpiece

Motionless In White

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD EC-1000

AmpPeavey 6534+ head into Mesa Rectifier 4x12 cabinet

PickupsEMG 81/60 active humbuckers (stock on EC-1000, bridge pickup used)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2022. Gear confirmed for 'Masterpiece' riff section. Settings and guitar model are from ToneMirror's studio breakdown, not live rig. Baritone tuning (Drop G#) is part of the recipe.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate low-endaggressive palm mutingmodern metalcore clarityfocused midrangesaturated but controlled gainclear note separationno excessive fizzbridge pickup punchdry, immediate attack

Difficulty

The riff requires precise, aggressive palm muting and tight rhythm control in a low tuning, with syncopated patterns and fast alternate picking, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Masterpiece Guitar Tone Settings — Motionless in White | ToneMirror Motionless in White Guitar Tone — Settings for Every Signature Song | ToneMirror

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