Riff Tone
The Lines
Beartooth
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Explorer (likely 1982, as referenced by Caleb Shomo)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Oversized 4x12 slant cab)
PickupsUnknown 1980s humbucker (described as 'some old-time random pickup from a random-ass brand in the '80s')
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2013-2014 era. Caleb Shomo stated the main rig was an '82 Gibson Explorer with an unknown 1980s humbucker, through a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier and Mesa 4x12 cab. No explicit mention of pedals or effects for the riff section. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this song's studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate low endscooped midscrisp pick attackchunky, defined riffingminimal ambiencefocused, punchy tonemodern metalcore rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at a high tempo, with precise rhythm and aggressive attack typical of modern metalcore.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Explorer (likely 1982, as referenced by Caleb Shomo)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Oversized 4x12 slant cab)
PickupsUnknown 1980s humbucker (described as 'some old-time random pickup from a random-ass brand in the '80s')
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2013-2014 era. Caleb Shomo stated the main rig was an '82 Gibson Explorer with an unknown 1980s humbucker, through a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier and Mesa 4x12 cab. No explicit mention of pedals or effects for the riff section. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this song's studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate low endscooped midscrisp pick attackchunky, defined riffingminimal ambiencefocused, punchy tonemodern metalcore rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at a high tempo, with precise rhythm and aggressive attack typical of modern metalcore.
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