Riff Tone
One Hundred Sleepless Nights
Pierce the Veil
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, as used by Tony Perry on 'Collide With The Sky' era)
AmpCustom-built amp head (Marshall-based, as referenced by Vic Fuentes and Tony Perry for studio use on 'Collide With The Sky')
PickupsEMG 81/60 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
mid6
treble5.5
reverb2.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2012. Guitarist Tony Perry is most likely playing the main riff section. The amp is described as a custom, Marshall-inspired head built by their tech for the 'Collide With The Sky' sessions. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate attackcompressed and focusedmodern post-hardcore crunchclear note separationslightly scooped midscutting presencepercussive low end
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking with aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, as used by Tony Perry on 'Collide With The Sky' era)
AmpCustom-built amp head (Marshall-based, as referenced by Vic Fuentes and Tony Perry for studio use on 'Collide With The Sky')
PickupsEMG 81/60 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
mid6
treble5.5
reverb2.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2012. Guitarist Tony Perry is most likely playing the main riff section. The amp is described as a custom, Marshall-inspired head built by their tech for the 'Collide With The Sky' sessions. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate attackcompressed and focusedmodern post-hardcore crunchclear note separationslightly scooped midscutting presencepercussive low end
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking with aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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