Riff Tone

Meaning In Tragedy

As I Lay Dying

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez ART 520

AmpPeavey 6505+

PickupsHumbuckers (likely stock Ibanez ART 520 or aftermarket high-output, exact model not confirmed for this recording)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive

Notes

Studio recording for 'An Ocean Between Us' (2007). Gear confirmed for this era and song by forum and Equipboard sources. No direct evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationfocused low endarticulate note separationminimal ambiencecrushing rhythm tonepunchy attackmodern metalcore clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, with complex rhythm patterns and precise synchronization between both hands.

Sources

As I Lay Dying Tone - forum topic As I Lay Dying Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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