Riff Tone
Sentient Glow
Periphery
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Mark Holcomb Signature (6-string, Drop C tuning)
AmpPeavey 5150 II 120-Watt Guitar Amp Head
PickupsSeymour Duncan Alpha/Omega humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely Strymon Dark Sun or similar)
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown, possibly Strymon Dark Sun or amp reverb)
Notes
Studio recording, 2019 (Periphery IV: HAIL STAN). Guitar World and Equipboard confirm PRS Mark Holcomb Sig with Alpha/Omega pickups and Peavey 5150 II amp. No explicit mention of live vs studio differences for clean tone; this is for the studio album version.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear cleansmodern, hi-fi claritytight and articulateslightly compressed attackambient spaciousnessclear note separationpercussive, staccato pickingno audible breakupfull-bodied low endpresent but not harsh highs
Difficulty
The clean riff section requires fast, tight picking, complex chord shapes, and precise timing to maintain clarity at high tempo.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Mark Holcomb Signature (6-string, Drop C tuning)
AmpPeavey 5150 II 120-Watt Guitar Amp Head
PickupsSeymour Duncan Alpha/Omega humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely Strymon Dark Sun or similar)
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown, possibly Strymon Dark Sun or amp reverb)
Notes
Studio recording, 2019 (Periphery IV: HAIL STAN). Guitar World and Equipboard confirm PRS Mark Holcomb Sig with Alpha/Omega pickups and Peavey 5150 II amp. No explicit mention of live vs studio differences for clean tone; this is for the studio album version.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear cleansmodern, hi-fi claritytight and articulateslightly compressed attackambient spaciousnessclear note separationpercussive, staccato pickingno audible breakupfull-bodied low endpresent but not harsh highs
Difficulty
The clean riff section requires fast, tight picking, complex chord shapes, and precise timing to maintain clarity at high tempo.
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