Riff Tone

Not That Nice

Speed

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown (no direct source for exact model used on 'Not That Nice' riff section)

AmpUnknown (no direct source for exact amp model used on 'Not That Nice' riff section)

PickupsUnknown (no direct source for exact pickup type/model used on 'Not That Nice' riff section)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid5

treble7

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

No direct sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp model used for the studio recording of 'Not That Nice' by Speed. No rig rundown, photo, or interview with the band about this specific song or session was found. All gear data below is estimated based on genre (hardcore/metalcore), era (2020s), and typical gear for this style. No evidence for live vs studio differences.

Tone Character(10)

tight and aggressivepunchy and percussivearticulate attackfocused midrangeminimal ambiencemodern hardcore clarityfast palm mutingslight amp reverb for spaceno audible modulationhigh-gain saturation

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, precise palm muting and aggressive picking typical of modern hardcore/metalcore, demanding tight timing and stamina but not advanced lead techniques.

Sources

Struggling to get a good heavy rock tone. Amp settings or gear issue?Tone Tips: Getting Heard, Not Buried - Premier Guitar

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