Riff Tone
Perfect Soul
Spiritbox
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarAristides 070
AmpPeavey 5150 (or 6505, model not 100% confirmed for this track, but highly likely based on era and artist's statements)
PickupsBare Knuckle Aftermath humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
boostUnknown Overdrive/Boost pedal (likely Ibanez TS9 or Maxon OD808, model not confirmed for this track)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2023-2024 era. Mike Stringer is known for using Aristides 070 guitars with Bare Knuckle Aftermath pickups and Peavey 5150/6505 amps for Spiritbox riff sections. No explicit confirmation for 'Perfect Soul' session, but this is the established setup for this period and style.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate high-gain rhythmslightly scooped midsmodern metal clarityaggressive attackcontrolled resonancefocused low endclear note separationminimal ambiencecrisp pick attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting, fast alternate picking, and precise noise control, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarAristides 070
AmpPeavey 5150 (or 6505, model not 100% confirmed for this track, but highly likely based on era and artist's statements)
PickupsBare Knuckle Aftermath humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
boostUnknown Overdrive/Boost pedal (likely Ibanez TS9 or Maxon OD808, model not confirmed for this track)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2023-2024 era. Mike Stringer is known for using Aristides 070 guitars with Bare Knuckle Aftermath pickups and Peavey 5150/6505 amps for Spiritbox riff sections. No explicit confirmation for 'Perfect Soul' session, but this is the established setup for this period and style.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate high-gain rhythmslightly scooped midsmodern metal clarityaggressive attackcontrolled resonancefocused low endclear note separationminimal ambiencecrisp pick attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting, fast alternate picking, and precise noise control, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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