Riff Tone

Silver Swarm

Thornhill

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarOrmsby (exact model unknown, likely multiscale 7 or 8-string, as per band/genre/era)

AmpUnknown high-gain amp (model not specified in sources; likely digital/amp sim or modern high-gain head typical for 2019 metalcore)

PickupsOrmsby stock humbuckers (likely ceramic, high-output, model unknown)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2019 (The Dark Pool album). Guitar tuned a semitone down. No direct evidence of pedals or amp model for this specific recording. Gear inferred from genre, era, and band practices. No live/tour gear included.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesquishy pick attackcrispy high endarticulate note separationaggressive rhythmcompressed dynamicsmodern djent claritylow tuning heavinessfocused midrangecontrolled bass response

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for tight, fast palm-muted chugs, precise timing, and control over low-tuned strings, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

In pursuit of squishy pick attack… : r/ExtendedRangeGuitars - Reddit How did Thornhill get such a crispy guitar tone on their 2019 album ...Thornhill - Silver Swarm (Discussion) : r/Metalcore - Reddit

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