Riff Tone

Obsession

Thornhill

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarRivolta Mondata Baritone VII

AmpPeavey 5150 (or similar high-gain amp, as referenced for album tone)

PickupsHumbuckers (likely Bare Knuckle Impulse, as used by Ethan McCann on this album)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Tube Screamer-style overdrive (exact model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2024-2025 era, as used on the 'Bodies' album. Guitar is baritone scale, typically tuned to Drop F or lower for this song. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this specific recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivecrispy high endarticulate low endmodern metalcore clarityaggressive pick attackscooped but present midsbaritone heavinessclear note separationdjenty attackminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm, with some technical challenge due to baritone scale and syncopation, but does not reach the complexity of advanced metal solos.

Sources

How did Thornhill get such a crispy guitar tone on their ...Thornhill – BODIES - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Guitars they use to perform "BODIES"?Thornhill Guitar tone? : r/Thornhillband

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