Riff Tone

Open Car (2017 Remaster)

Porcupine Tree

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Mike Mushok Signature SE Baritone

AmpBad Cat 2-Tone Tube Preamp (used as preamp, likely into a power amp/cabinet, exact amp not specified)

PickupsPRS SE Baritone stock humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBad Cat Bad Cat 2-Tone Tube Preamp

Notes

Studio recording, 2007 era (for 'Fear of a Blank Planet' sessions, which includes 'Open Car (2017 Remaster)'). No explicit amp model confirmed for this specific song/riff, but Bad Cat 2-Tone Tube Preamp is documented for Steven Wilson's heavy tones on this album. Guitar is confirmed as PRS Mike Mushok Baritone for heavy riff sections. No live rig info included.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate low-end chugmodern progressive metal attackslightly scooped but present midsrich, atmospheric depthcrushing baritone riffclear note definition under high gainaggressive, metal-infusedexplosive crescendosfocused, punchy rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires precise palm muting, tight timing, and control over a baritone guitar's heavier strings, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Porcupine Tree Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Porcupine Tree – Fear of a Blank Planet - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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