Riff Tone

Meridian

August Burns Red

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez RG Prestige (likely RG1570 or similar, as used by JB Brubaker in studio era)

AmpPeavey 6505+ head into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Standard OS 4x12 Cabinet

PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayBoss Boss DD-7 Digital Delay

reverbBoss Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb

compressionMaxon Maxon Compressor

noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

Notes

Studio recording, 2011 (Leveler album era). JB Brubaker confirmed Ibanez RG Prestige with EMG pickups and Peavey 6505+ through Mesa/Boogie cabs for all album tracking. Clean tones achieved by using amp clean channel with pedals for added effects. No evidence of Fractal or digital modelers on this studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

crystal-clear cleanslush, ambient reverbshimmering delay trailsarticulate note separationbright and chimey top endfull-bodied low enddynamic response to pickingspacious, atmospheric textureslight compression for evennessno audible overdrive or breakup

Difficulty

The clean riff section of 'Meridian' requires intermediate to advanced technique due to its intricate fingerpicking, precise timing, and complex chord shapes, but does not reach the extreme technicality of the band's heaviest material.