Riff Tone
Silhouette
Thrice
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man Dustin Kensrue Stingray
AmpVox AC30
PickupsHumbucker (Music Man custom, likely ceramic magnet)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveJHS JHS Double Barrel
compressionJHS JHS Pulp ’N’ Peel
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2003. Evidence from rig rundowns and interviews indicates Vox AC30 was the primary amp for heavy/distorted Thrice tones of this era. Guitar confirmed as Dustin Kensrue's signature Stingray with humbuckers. No evidence of live gear or alternate amps for this specific song section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate attackfull-bodied distortioncutting midrangedefined low enddynamic responsemodern post-hardcore driveslightly compressedclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires precise palm muting, fast alternate picking, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and aggression, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man Dustin Kensrue Stingray
AmpVox AC30
PickupsHumbucker (Music Man custom, likely ceramic magnet)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveJHS JHS Double Barrel
compressionJHS JHS Pulp ’N’ Peel
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2003. Evidence from rig rundowns and interviews indicates Vox AC30 was the primary amp for heavy/distorted Thrice tones of this era. Guitar confirmed as Dustin Kensrue's signature Stingray with humbuckers. No evidence of live gear or alternate amps for this specific song section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate attackfull-bodied distortioncutting midrangedefined low enddynamic responsemodern post-hardcore driveslightly compressedclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires precise palm muting, fast alternate picking, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and aggression, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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