Riff Tone

Speak

Evans Blue

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown (likely mid-2000s superstrat or Les Paul-style with humbuckers)

AmpUnknown (likely high-gain tube amp, e.g., Peavey 5150/6505 or Mesa/Boogie Rectifier, based on genre/era)

PickupsHumbucker (exact model unknown, likely high-output passive)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

No direct sources confirm the exact guitar or amp used on the studio recording of 'Speak' by Evans Blue. The band is known for modern alternative/nu-metal tones typical of the mid-2000s, which often used high-output humbuckers and high-gain amps. No evidence of single-coil or P90 use. No evidence of live vs. studio rig differences. Year: 2006 (album release).

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesaturated high-gainarticulate note separationaggressive palm mutingslightly scooped midschunky low endcrisp top endcompressed and focusedminimal ambiencemodern alternative metal

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise picking at a moderate tempo, with syncopated rhythms typical of modern alternative metal. Not technically extreme, but demands accuracy and control.

Sources

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