Riff Tone

Perfect Weapon

Black Veil Brides

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Jake Pitts C-1FR signature model

AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio recording, 2010)

PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5

treble7.5

reverb0.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'Perfect Weapon' (2010), rhythm/riff section. Guitar World and Premier Guitar confirm Marshall JCM800 and Schecter Jake Pitts C-1FR with EMG pickups for the album's rhythm tracks. Mesa/Boogie Road King also mentioned as possibly blended, but JCM800 is primary for rhythm. No pedals or effects confirmed for rhythm section; direct high-gain amp tone.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped but present midschunky low endcrisp, biting highsmodern metalcore clarityarticulate pick attackcompressed, saturated tonequad-tracked thicknessfast, precise rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires fast alternate picking, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm synchronization, especially with quad-tracked guitars and dropped tuning. While not extremely technical, the speed and tightness demand solid intermediate skills.

Sources

Black Veil Brides: "We really hated the lead tones on that first album - it was exciting to go back and re-record it all" | Guitar World Black Veil Brides’ Jinxx and Jake Pitts: Brides of Bob - Premier Guitar Perfect Weapon Intro Tab by Black Veil Brides

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