Riff Tone

Sinking

Overgrown

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown (exact model not found)

AmpUnknown (exact model not found, likely amp sim or high-gain amp based on genre and era)

PickupsUnknown (exact type/model not found)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6.5

mid4.5

treble7.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)

Notes

No direct evidence of exact guitar, pickups, or amp model used on the studio recording of 'Sinking' by Overgrown. Likely recorded in studio in 2026 with amp simulation or high-gain amp, as is common in nu metal/modern metal production. No live rig info found.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsfat low endaggressive attackheavy saturationclear note definitionpunchy rhythmmodern high-gainlow-end thumpslightly compressed

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm control typical of modern nu metal/metal, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or extreme speed.

Sources

Tone Guide: How to Get a Nu Metal Guitar Tone Overgrown - Sinking (2026) : r/NuRock

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