Riff Tone

The Crusade

Trivium

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (Matt Heafy signature, likely 2006 model)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely Rev F or Triple Rectifier, as confirmed for The Crusade era)

PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive

noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

Notes

Studio recording, 2006. Gear confirmed for The Crusade album era. Not live rig. Guitar and amp confirmed by forum and Equipboard sources. Pickup model inferred from era and artist's known studio setup.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingrazor-sharp attackarticulate pick responsesaturated high-gainclear note separationmodern metal claritychunky low endfast transient response

Difficulty

The riff section requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at high speed, with complex rhythm patterns typical of modern metal, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Trivium Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Best Amp for Old Trivium Sound? - forum topic

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