Riff Tone

One

Creed

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Tremonti (likely 1999-2000 model, USA core)

AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio recording era)

PickupsPRS Tremonti Treble (bridge) humbucker

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionMXR MXR Dyna Comp

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1999; Mark Tremonti used his signature PRS and Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier for Creed's 'Human Clay' album. No direct evidence of live gear or alternate guitars for this riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivechunky low endaggressive attackmodern high-gain clarityscooped but present midscompressed and focusedarticulate palm mutingbridge pickup punchminimal ambiencecontrolled feedback

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its tight palm muting, precise rhythm, and control of high-gain noise, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Rig Rundown - Creed's Mark Tremonti - Premier Guitar

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