Riff Tone
Midnight Crusade
Dance Gavin Dance
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarKiesel Aries (Will Swan signature, likely 2018 model)
AmpOrange Rockerverb 50
PickupsKiesel Lithium humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
reverbEventide Eventide Space Reverb
Notes
Studio recording for 'Midnight Crusade' (2018, Artificial Selection). Will Swan is confirmed to use Kiesel Aries guitars and Orange Rockerverb 50 amps in this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulatecrunchy mid-gain driveclear note separationpercussive attackslightly gritty edgemodern, progressive claritydynamic response to pickingbright but not harshdefined low endnot overly saturated
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, fast alternate picking, and tight palm muting, making it challenging for most guitarists.
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Original Gear
GuitarKiesel Aries (Will Swan signature, likely 2018 model)
AmpOrange Rockerverb 50
PickupsKiesel Lithium humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
reverbEventide Eventide Space Reverb
Notes
Studio recording for 'Midnight Crusade' (2018, Artificial Selection). Will Swan is confirmed to use Kiesel Aries guitars and Orange Rockerverb 50 amps in this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulatecrunchy mid-gain driveclear note separationpercussive attackslightly gritty edgemodern, progressive claritydynamic response to pickingbright but not harshdefined low endnot overly saturated
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, fast alternate picking, and tight palm muting, making it challenging for most guitarists.
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