Riff Tone
Monument
A Day to Remember
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely ESP LTD EC-1000 or Gibson Les Paul-style, as used by Kevin Skaff and Neil Westfall in this era)
AmpUnknown (likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Peavey 5150/6505, both common for ADTR in studio and live in 2009 era)
PickupsActive humbuckers (likely EMG 81/85 set, common for ADTR in studio circa 2009)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
No direct source confirms exact guitar/amp for 'Monument' studio recording. Settings and gear inferred from band’s typical 2009 studio/live rig. Section: studio recording, riff section, Homesick album (2009).
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate pick attackchunky and modernscooped but present midscontrolled feedbackhigh-output pickup saturationstudio-polished heavinesspunchy low endclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, precise alternate picking, and consistent rhythm, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely ESP LTD EC-1000 or Gibson Les Paul-style, as used by Kevin Skaff and Neil Westfall in this era)
AmpUnknown (likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Peavey 5150/6505, both common for ADTR in studio and live in 2009 era)
PickupsActive humbuckers (likely EMG 81/85 set, common for ADTR in studio circa 2009)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
No direct source confirms exact guitar/amp for 'Monument' studio recording. Settings and gear inferred from band’s typical 2009 studio/live rig. Section: studio recording, riff section, Homesick album (2009).
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate pick attackchunky and modernscooped but present midscontrolled feedbackhigh-output pickup saturationstudio-polished heavinesspunchy low endclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, precise alternate picking, and consistent rhythm, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
Monument settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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