Riff Tone

Uneasy Hearts Weigh the Most (Live)

Dance Gavin Dance

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarStrandberg Boden (likely 6 or 7-string, as used by Will Swan live in 2010s)

AmpEVH 5150 III (Blue Channel – Crunch/Lead Rhythm Tone), or Fractal Axe-FX III using 5153 Blue or Brit JM45 model (live rig, 2010s era)

PickupsStrandberg OEM humbuckers (likely Fishman Fluence or Suhr passive humbuckers, but exact model not confirmed for this live performance)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5

mid6

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

boostUnknown Clean boost pedal (model unknown)

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Live performance, post-2015 era. Will Swan is known to use Strandberg Boden guitars and EVH 5150 III or Fractal Axe-FX III for live shows. Minimal pedal use, most effects from rack or amp. Settings and gear are for live, not studio.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate note separationmoderate mids for clarityfast attackcontrolled low endhigh-gain saturation without muddinesscrisp treble for definitiondynamic response to pickingminimal ambient effectsrhythmic precision

Difficulty

The riff section requires advanced hybrid picking, tight rhythmic accuracy, and clear articulation at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Dance Gavin Dance Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk

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