Riff Tone

six all that remains

Unknown Artist

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown, likely ESP or Ibanez superstrat-style (typical for 2000s metalcore, but no direct source for this song/recording)

AmpUnknown, but likely Peavey 5150/6505 or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (industry standard for 2000s metalcore, but not confirmed for this recording)

PickupsUnknown, likely active humbuckers (EMG 81/85 or similar), but not confirmed for this recording

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely Ibanez TS9 or Maxon OD808)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown, likely Boss NS-2 or ISP Decimator)

Notes

No direct source confirms exact gear for 'Six' riff section; settings and gear inferred from genre, era, and typical metalcore recording practices. Studio recording, 2006 (The Fall of Ideals album).

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midrangehigh-gain saturationarticulate note definitioncrisp high endpunchy low endcompressed and focusedmodern metalcore rhythmfast attack

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at high speed, with precise rhythm changes and clean stops, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Guitar riffs /songs : r/Metalcore Which EQ settings are better for metalcore tone : r/metalguitar [Gear] Tight Metal/Metalcore tone : r/Guitar

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