Riff Tone

Uneasy Hearts Weigh the Most (Instrumental)

Dance Gavin Dance

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2007-2008 model, Will Swan's main studio guitar at the time)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (clean channel, studio recording)

PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2007-2008 era for 'Dance Gavin Dance' self-titled album. No direct evidence for alternate guitars or amps used on the clean riff section. PRS Custom 24 was Will Swan's primary studio guitar for this era.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulateglassy cleantight note separationpercussive attackslight shimmer from reverbmodern post-hardcore claritydynamic and responsiveno audible breakupstudio-polishedno modulation swirl

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate technique due to syncopated rhythms, fast chord changes, and the need for precise picking and muting to maintain clarity on a clean tone.

Sources

What are some easier dgd songs to learn on guitar? - Reddit Will's pickups : r/dancegavindance - Reddit

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