Riff Tone

Spooks (Instrumental)

Dance Gavin Dance

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s/2010s model, as used by Will Swan in studio)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording era typical for DGD, no direct citation for Spooks but consistent with band/era/genre)

PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)

reverbUnknown Reverb pedal or amp reverb (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2011 (from 'Downtown Battle Mountain II' sessions). No direct source confirms exact gear for 'Spooks (Instrumental)' riff, but Will Swan is documented using PRS Custom 24 and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for this album era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this track's riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and articulatepercussive attackclear note separationslightly compressedmodern and brightmedium gain crunchdynamic responsecontrolled low endnot overly scoopedpresent upper mids

Difficulty

The riff section features fast, intricate picking patterns, complex chord shapes, and requires tight muting and articulation, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Am I the only one who missed Zach Garren? : r/dancegavindance

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