Riff Tone

My Own Worst Enemy

Archetypes Collide

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown solidbody electric (exact model not confirmed for this recording)

AmpUnknown high-gain amp (exact model not confirmed for this recording)

PickupsLikely active humbuckers (typical for modern metalcore/rock, but not confirmed for this song/recording)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

No direct sources confirm the exact guitar or amp used for the studio recording of 'My Own Worst Enemy' by Archetypes Collide. No official rig rundown, pedalboard photo, or interview for this song/era was found in the provided sources. All gear details are estimated based on genre, era, and typical band setups for modern metalcore/rock. Studio recording, released 2020s.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm-muted chugsarticulate low endscooped but present midsclear note separationcompressed and controlled dynamicsminimal ambiencefocused, punchy riff tonemodern high-gain saturationno audible modulation or delay

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings. The main challenge is maintaining clarity and tightness at a medium-fast tempo.

Sources

EarthQuaker Devices Guitar Preamp Pedals | Equipboard Hughes & Kettner Guitar Preamp Pedals | Equipboard TC Electronic Guitar Preamp Pedals | Equipboard

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