Riff Tone
reverie
sace6 & jxdn
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Special (dual humbuckers, likely modern reissue)
AmpAmp modeler (Positive Grid BIAS FX 2, likely using a high-gain amp sim such as Peavey 6505 or Mesa/Boogie Rectifier)
PickupsHumbucker (neck and bridge, likely stock Gibson)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionPositive Grid Distortion/amp modeler (BIAS FX 2 high-gain amp sim, likely Peavey 6505 or Mesa/Boogie Rectifier)
Notes
Studio recording, 2023-2024 era. No direct evidence of live rig. Recording likely used amp modeling plugins via Positive Grid RIFF interface and BIAS FX 2 software, as is common for modern post-hardcore/alt rock productions. No evidence of analog amp or pedalboard in studio for this track.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gain distortionarticulate pick attackslightly scooped midspunchy low endclear and moderncompressed sustainmodest ambience (short reverb)studio-polished
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and rhythmic accuracy under high gain, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Special (dual humbuckers, likely modern reissue)
AmpAmp modeler (Positive Grid BIAS FX 2, likely using a high-gain amp sim such as Peavey 6505 or Mesa/Boogie Rectifier)
PickupsHumbucker (neck and bridge, likely stock Gibson)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionPositive Grid Distortion/amp modeler (BIAS FX 2 high-gain amp sim, likely Peavey 6505 or Mesa/Boogie Rectifier)
Notes
Studio recording, 2023-2024 era. No direct evidence of live rig. Recording likely used amp modeling plugins via Positive Grid RIFF interface and BIAS FX 2 software, as is common for modern post-hardcore/alt rock productions. No evidence of analog amp or pedalboard in studio for this track.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gain distortionarticulate pick attackslightly scooped midspunchy low endclear and moderncompressed sustainmodest ambience (short reverb)studio-polished
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and rhythmic accuracy under high gain, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.