Riff Tone

Themata

Karnivool

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS CE 24

AmpPeavey 5150 120-Watt Head

PickupsPRS stock humbuckers (likely HFS/Vintage Bass set, based on era and model)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man

Notes

Studio recording, 2004-2005. Gear confirmed for Themata album era. No explicit mention of alternate guitars or amps for clean sections; PRS CE 24 and Peavey 5150 are the only models tied to the album recording. Clean tone likely achieved via amp clean channel and/or rolling back guitar volume. No evidence of alternate amp for clean parts.

Tone Character(10)

glassy and articulateambient and spaciousclear note separationslightly compressedlush with delay repeatswarm low endpresent upper midssmooth attackdynamic responseclean, modern rock clarity

Difficulty

The clean riff requires tight, syncopated picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation, with moderate technical challenge due to rhythmic complexity and clean execution.

Sources

Karnivool Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Interview: Drew Goddard, Karnivool | MusicRadar

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