Riff Tone

Scars

Papa Roach

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Omen-6

AmpFractal Axe-Fx II (amp model unknown, used for main tone in studio and live)

PickupsSchecter stock humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Jerry Horton used the Schecter Omen-6 during the nu-metal era, including the time 'Scars' was recorded (2004-2005). The Fractal Axe-Fx II is confirmed as his main amp/effects processor for both studio and live, with song-specific presets. No evidence of a traditional tube amp for this song's recording. Settings are estimated based on genre, amp type, and era.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate palm-muted chugsslightly scooped midsmodern high-gain saturationcontrolled low endclear note separationcompressed and focusedaggressive attackminimal ambiencenu-metal clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Jerry Horton, Papa Roach Guitarist Gear | Equipboard

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