Riff Tone
Recreant
Chelsea Grin
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarSchecter 7-string (likely C-7 or Blackjack ATX, exact model not confirmed for studio recording of 'Recreant')
AmpPeavey 5150/6505 (most likely, based on genre, era, and scene standards; no direct confirmation for 'Recreant' studio recording)
PickupsActive humbuckers (EMG 707 or Seymour Duncan Blackouts, typical for Chelsea Grin in this era, but not confirmed for this track)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2008-2010 era. No direct source confirms exact guitar/amp for 'Recreant' studio session; inference based on band/genre/era norms and live footage from the period.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate low endminimal ambiencecrushing heavinessmodern deathcore clarityfocused attackdry, immediate response
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate palm muting and alternate picking at high gain, with complex rhythm patterns and tight noise control, making it challenging for most players.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarSchecter 7-string (likely C-7 or Blackjack ATX, exact model not confirmed for studio recording of 'Recreant')
AmpPeavey 5150/6505 (most likely, based on genre, era, and scene standards; no direct confirmation for 'Recreant' studio recording)
PickupsActive humbuckers (EMG 707 or Seymour Duncan Blackouts, typical for Chelsea Grin in this era, but not confirmed for this track)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2008-2010 era. No direct source confirms exact guitar/amp for 'Recreant' studio session; inference based on band/genre/era norms and live footage from the period.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate low endminimal ambiencecrushing heavinessmodern deathcore clarityfocused attackdry, immediate response
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate palm muting and alternate picking at high gain, with complex rhythm patterns and tight noise control, making it challenging for most players.
Recreant settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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