Riff Tone

Stick Stickly

Attack Attack! (US)

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez GSZ120

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head (Multi-Watt) into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 Cabinet

PickupsIbanez Powersound humbuckers (stock, ceramic, passive)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

Notes

Studio recording, 2008 (Someday Came Suddenly album). Ibanez GSZ120 confirmed as used on all Attack Attack! recordings by Andrew Whiting. Mesa Dual Rectifier and Recto cab confirmed in video and Equipboard for 'Stick Stickly' era. No evidence of boost/OD pedals in studio chain; Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor confirmed for live, likely used in studio for tightness.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate low endrazor-sharp top endvery compresseddry, no ambiencechunky breakdownsmodern metalcore clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, fast palm-muted chugging and precise rhythm, with syncopated patterns and clean stops, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Andrew Whiting, Attack! Attack! Guitarist Gear | Equipboard Johnny Franck, Attack! Attack! Guitarist Gear | Equipboard

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