Riff Tone

Unknown Soldier

Breaking Benjamin

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Custom 24

AmpMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier

PickupsPRS 85/15 humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass4.5

mid4.5

treble7.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateISP Technologies ISP Technologies Decimator G String II

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

Notes

Studio recording for 'Unknown Soldier' from the 2006 album 'Phobia'. Gear confirmed by ToneMirror and multiple sources as the primary studio setup for this era. Settings are for studio, not live.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesaturated high-gainarticulate pick attackfast note decayaggressive and modernfocused low endclear note separationcompressed and noise-gatedminimal ambiencepunchy rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm at a medium-fast tempo, with quick note stops that demand good muting technique and noise gate use.

Sources

Amp/Tone Inquiry : r/BreakingBenjamin Breaking Benjamin Guitar Tone — Settings for Every Signature Song | ToneMirror

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