Riff Tone
Recognize the Fall
Ghost Runner On Third
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD Arrow Arctic Metal
AmpBlackstar ID:15
PickupsEMG 81 (active humbucker, bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionVox Vox ToneLab ST
Notes
Gear confirmed via TikTok tutorial for the riff section. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the studio recording. Year of recording is mid-2000s. Tutorial likely references the studio tone, not live.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gain distortionarticulate attackfocused low endslightly scooped midscrisp high endmodern post-hardcore/emo metal soundclear note definitionnot muddy despite high gain
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking and tight palm muting to maintain clarity at high gain, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD Arrow Arctic Metal
AmpBlackstar ID:15
PickupsEMG 81 (active humbucker, bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionVox Vox ToneLab ST
Notes
Gear confirmed via TikTok tutorial for the riff section. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the studio recording. Year of recording is mid-2000s. Tutorial likely references the studio tone, not live.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gain distortionarticulate attackfocused low endslightly scooped midscrisp high endmodern post-hardcore/emo metal soundclear note definitionnot muddy despite high gain
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking and tight palm muting to maintain clarity at high gain, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
Recognize the Fall settings for your amp
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