Riff Tone

Son of Robot

Dance Gavin Dance

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarG&L ASAT Deluxe

AmpUnknown (likely clean-voiced tube amp, model not specified for studio recording)

PickupsG&L ASAT Deluxe HH (humbuckers)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionKeeley Keeley Compressor 2-Knob

boostEarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices Sound Shank

Notes

Studio recording for 'Artificial Selection' (2018). Guitarist Zachary Garren is credited for clean sections; Will Swan's pedalboard is also referenced for effects. No amp model is confirmed for the studio recording of this song's clean riff.

Tone Character(10)

glassy and cleanbright and articulatepercussive attackchimey top endtight note separationcompressed dynamicsstudio-polished clarityminimal breakupfunky rhythmic clarityno audible drive or crunch

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, clean muting, and complex chord shapes at a moderate tempo, making it challenging for most guitarists.

Sources

Zachary Garren | Equipboard Dance Gavin Dance – Artificial Selection - Gear & Equipment Used ...Will Swan | Equipboard tips for will swans clean tone? : r/dancegavindance - Reddit

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