Riff Tone

Through Struggle

As I Lay Dying

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez ART 520

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely, based on genre, era, and band history, but not explicitly confirmed for this song/recording)

PickupsHumbuckers (likely stock Ibanez ART 520 pickups, possibly EMG or Seymour Duncan, but not confirmed for this recording)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid4.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMaxon Maxon OD808 Overdrive

Notes

Studio recording, 2005 (album: Shadows Are Security). No direct confirmation of exact amp model or pickups for this specific song/section, but Ibanez ART 520 and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier are strongly associated with the band's sound in this era. Maxon OD808 Overdrive cited as a key part of their rhythm tone. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical band setup.

Tone Character(10)

tight and punchyaggressive palm-muted chugshigh-gain saturationarticulate attackpercussive rhythmscooped midscrushing low endclear note definitionminimal ambiencefocused and modern

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, with precise rhythm and string skipping, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

As I Lay Dying Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Help with As I Lay Dying tone : r/BossKatana - Reddit

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