Riff Tone

Seven Years

Saosin

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter 006 Elite

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (custom modified half stack)

PickupsSchecter stock humbucker (bridge position, likely Duncan Designed HB-102 or similar for 2002-2003 models)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb0.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2003. Guitar confirmed by Equipboard and forum posts referencing Saosin's own statements. Amp confirmed by forum post with recording details. No evidence of pedal use for the main riff; all distortion from amp. No evidence of modulation or time-based effects in the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive high-gain saturationarticulate attackclear note separationmodern post-hardcore claritypunchy low endslightly scooped midscrisp, cutting treblefocused, compressed rhythmdry, no ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, with syncopated rhythms and precise string control, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Saosin – Translating the Name - Gear & Equipment Used on the Single | Equipboard Does anyone know how to get the guitar tone used in Saosin's ...

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