Riff Tone

My Immortal (Band Version)

Evanescence

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely, as used by Ben Moody on 'Fallen' era recordings)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2003)

PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble6.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionMesa/Boogie Distortion pedal (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amp gain)

Notes

Studio recording, 2003. Gear inferred from 'Fallen' era interviews and tone matching videos. No direct studio documentation for 'My Immortal (Band Version)' but consistent with other heavy tracks from the album.

Tone Character(9)

tight and saturatedscooped midsaggressive palm-muted power chordschunky low endarticulate attackmodern nu-metal heavinessslightly compressedfocused and drybridge humbucker clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting and precise timing, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Evanescence Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk Tone Matching Fallen by Evanescence - Gibson RD, Mesa Dual ...What are the amp settings for Bring me to life by Evanescence?

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