Riff Tone

Only Ever You

Thornhill

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarRivolta Mondata Baritone VII

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (or similar Mesa Rectifier series, likely plugin/IR in studio)

PickupsRivolta Mondata Baritone VII stock humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzUnknown Fuzz pedal (model unknown)

overdriveIbanez (likely, but not confirmed) Tube Screamer (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Only Ever You' riff section, from the 2025 album 'Bodies'. Guitarist Ethan McCann is credited with the Rivolta Mondata Baritone VII on this album. Amp is a Mesa Rectifier or IR thereof, as per forum discussion and genre conventions. Fuzz into Tube Screamer into Mesa Rectifier is specifically mentioned for Thornhill riff tones.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivemodern high-gain saturationarticulate note separationaggressive pick attackcontrolled low endslightly scooped midsclear, defined chugslow, extended rangeminimal ambiencecrisp, focused attack

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, percussive palm muting and precise rhythm in a low baritone tuning, demanding good right-hand control and familiarity with extended range guitars.

Sources

Thornhill Guitar tone? : r/Thornhillband - Reddit Thornhill – BODIES - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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