Riff Tone
So Far So Fake
Pierce the Veil
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul (likely Standard or Custom, as referenced in forum and consistent with band/era)
AmpOrange Rockerverb MKII 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head
PickupsHumbucker (Gibson stock, likely 498T/490R or Burstbucker, but exact model not confirmed for this track)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
mid6
treble5.5
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzUnknown Fuzz pedal (model unknown, likely JHS Muffuletta or EarthQuaker Devices Hoof V1)
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2012 era (from 'Collide With The Sky' album). Guitar and amp confirmed for album, settings from forum user referencing riff tone. No explicit pickup model or selector position for this song, but Les Paul bridge pickup is typical for heavy riff sections.
Tone Character(10)
tight palm-muted chugsaggressive rhythm attackpunchy yet warm tonemelodic aggressionarticulate note separationpercussive low endsaturated high-gain driveclear pick attackcutting midrange presencemodern post-hardcore clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking with tight palm muting and precise rhythm under high-gain conditions, demanding strong right-hand technique and dynamic control.
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This tone has been researched 6 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul (likely Standard or Custom, as referenced in forum and consistent with band/era)
AmpOrange Rockerverb MKII 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head
PickupsHumbucker (Gibson stock, likely 498T/490R or Burstbucker, but exact model not confirmed for this track)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
mid6
treble5.5
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzUnknown Fuzz pedal (model unknown, likely JHS Muffuletta or EarthQuaker Devices Hoof V1)
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
This tone has been researched 6 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2012 era (from 'Collide With The Sky' album). Guitar and amp confirmed for album, settings from forum user referencing riff tone. No explicit pickup model or selector position for this song, but Les Paul bridge pickup is typical for heavy riff sections.
Tone Character(10)
tight palm-muted chugsaggressive rhythm attackpunchy yet warm tonemelodic aggressionarticulate note separationpercussive low endsaturated high-gain driveclear pick attackcutting midrange presencemodern post-hardcore clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking with tight palm muting and precise rhythm under high-gain conditions, demanding strong right-hand technique and dynamic control.
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