Riff Tone

Monster

Skillet

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Mike Mushok Signature SE Baritone

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head

PickupsPRS SE humbuckers (stock, high-output, passive)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss OS-2 OverDrive/Distortion

Notes

Studio recording, 2009. Gear confirmed via Equipboard and video lesson by Ben Kasica. Guitar and amp both visible in lesson and live footage from the era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gain distortionarticulate low endfocused midrange punchcrisp high endminimal ambiencebaritone depthmodern metal clarityclear note separation

Difficulty

The riff is based on power chords and palm muting in drop C, requiring tight rhythm and muting control, but no advanced techniques or fast passages.

Sources

Ben Kasica, Skillet Guitarist Gear | Equipboard PRS Mike Mushok Signature SE Baritone - Equipboard Hi : r/Skillet - Reddit

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