Riff Tone
The Ghost I Used To Be
Pallbearer
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s/80s, as used by Brett Campbell on 'Foundations of Burden')
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio recording amp for 'Foundations of Burden')
PickupsHumbucker (likely stock Gibson humbuckers)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass7
mid6
treble5
reverb1.5
presence4
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzSmallsound/Bigsound Smallsound/Bigsound Hawk
eqEarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices Tone Job
reverbEarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath
reverbEarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices Levitation
delayEarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices Avalanche Run
chorusStrymon Strymon Ola dBucket Chorus & Vibrato
Notes
Studio recording, 2014. Brett Campbell used a Mesa/Boogie Mark IV into an Ampeg 4x12 with Eminence Swamp Thang speakers for the album. Fender Pro Twin also present in rig but Mark IV is primary for heavy riff sections. Effects are mostly pedals, not amp-based.
Tone Character(10)
saturated and thick low-midswarm, watery modulationfull low-end responseemphasized midrange for claritybalanced high-end without harshnessdense, heavy mixtight and percussive rhythmsustaining distortionslightly scooped but not hollowmassive, enveloping sound
Difficulty
The riff requires precise timing, heavy palm muting, and dynamic control to maintain clarity in a dense, high-gain mix. Chord transitions and sustaining notes with feedback add to the technical challenge.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s/80s, as used by Brett Campbell on 'Foundations of Burden')
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio recording amp for 'Foundations of Burden')
PickupsHumbucker (likely stock Gibson humbuckers)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass7
mid6
treble5
reverb1.5
presence4
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzSmallsound/Bigsound Smallsound/Bigsound Hawk
eqEarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices Tone Job
reverbEarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath
reverbEarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices Levitation
delayEarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices Avalanche Run
chorusStrymon Strymon Ola dBucket Chorus & Vibrato
Notes
Studio recording, 2014. Brett Campbell used a Mesa/Boogie Mark IV into an Ampeg 4x12 with Eminence Swamp Thang speakers for the album. Fender Pro Twin also present in rig but Mark IV is primary for heavy riff sections. Effects are mostly pedals, not amp-based.
Tone Character(10)
saturated and thick low-midswarm, watery modulationfull low-end responseemphasized midrange for claritybalanced high-end without harshnessdense, heavy mixtight and percussive rhythmsustaining distortionslightly scooped but not hollowmassive, enveloping sound
Difficulty
The riff requires precise timing, heavy palm muting, and dynamic control to maintain clarity in a dense, high-gain mix. Chord transitions and sustaining notes with feedback add to the technical challenge.