Riff Tone
Tourniquet
Breaking Benjamin
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2017 or later, as used by Ben Burnley on 'Ember' album)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, as used on 'Ember' era)
PickupsPRS 85/15 humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording for 'Ember' (2018). No direct evidence of pedals or alternate amps for the riff section. Guitar and amp inferred from band’s known studio gear for this album and era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivethick low-endsaturated high-gain distortionarticulate riff clarityaggressive palm mutingmodern metal crunchfocused midscontrolled low tuningminimal ambienceno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm in a very low tuning, demanding good muting technique and control over string noise. The syncopated rhythm and percussive attack add to the challenge.
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2017 or later, as used by Ben Burnley on 'Ember' album)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, as used on 'Ember' era)
PickupsPRS 85/15 humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording for 'Ember' (2018). No direct evidence of pedals or alternate amps for the riff section. Guitar and amp inferred from band’s known studio gear for this album and era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivethick low-endsaturated high-gain distortionarticulate riff clarityaggressive palm mutingmodern metal crunchfocused midscontrolled low tuningminimal ambienceno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm in a very low tuning, demanding good muting technique and control over string noise. The syncopated rhythm and percussive attack add to the challenge.
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