Riff Tone

Sew Me Up

Spiritbox

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarStrandberg Boden 8

AmpNeural DSP Archetype: Gojira (plugin, likely used in studio)

PickupsFishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

boostUnknown Overdrive/boost pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2022. Guitarist Mike Stringer is known for using Strandberg Boden 8 with Fishman Fluence Modern pickups and Neural DSP plugins for Spiritbox's studio work during this era. No evidence of traditional tube amp use on this track. Gear confirmed for studio, not live.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsboomy low endarticulate high endsaturated distortionmodern djent clarityaggressive palm mutingcompressed dynamicsextended range punchclear note separation

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced palm muting, precise rhythm, and control over extended range 8-string guitar, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Mike stringer tunings : r/spiritbox Sew Me Up : r/spiritbox Production/sound quality : r/spiritbox New Spiritbox is out so I transcribed and covered 'Sew Me ...

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