Riff Tone
The Somnambulist
Thank You Scientist
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarParts-o-caster Tele (custom Telecaster with Seymour Duncan Little '59 in bridge, Seth Lover in neck, Allparts/Fender parts)
AmpSoldano SLO-100 Super Lead Overdrive (100-watt head) into Marshall 4x12 (2x Celestion G12M Greenbacks, 2x G12T-75s)
PickupsSeymour Duncan Little '59 (bridge), Seth Lover (neck)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
boostTC Electronic TC Electronic Spark Booster
Notes
Studio recording, 2014 album 'Maps of Non-Existent Places'. Mesa/Boogie Mark V used as backup only. Main distortion from amp, not pedals.
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulatehigh-gain saturationpercussive attackclear note separationpunchy low endcutting upper midsminimal ambiencemodern prog-metal clarityaggressive pick dynamicsslight warmth from humbucker
Difficulty
The riff section demands advanced picking accuracy, tight rhythmic control, and the ability to maintain clarity at high speed, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarParts-o-caster Tele (custom Telecaster with Seymour Duncan Little '59 in bridge, Seth Lover in neck, Allparts/Fender parts)
AmpSoldano SLO-100 Super Lead Overdrive (100-watt head) into Marshall 4x12 (2x Celestion G12M Greenbacks, 2x G12T-75s)
PickupsSeymour Duncan Little '59 (bridge), Seth Lover (neck)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
boostTC Electronic TC Electronic Spark Booster
Notes
Studio recording, 2014 album 'Maps of Non-Existent Places'. Mesa/Boogie Mark V used as backup only. Main distortion from amp, not pedals.
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulatehigh-gain saturationpercussive attackclear note separationpunchy low endcutting upper midsminimal ambiencemodern prog-metal clarityaggressive pick dynamicsslight warmth from humbucker
Difficulty
The riff section demands advanced picking accuracy, tight rhythmic control, and the ability to maintain clarity at high speed, making it challenging for most players.