Riff Tone

Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)

Chevelle

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s model, used by Pete Loeffler in studio)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV Head into Mesa/Boogie 4x12 Cabinet

PickupsPRS HFS/Vintage Bass humbuckers (stock on Custom 24, high output)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5

mid6.5

treble6

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez Tube Screamer (likely TS9 or Fortin-modded variant)

eqBoss Boss GE-7 Graphic Equalizer

Notes

Studio recording, 2004. Pete Loeffler is confirmed to have used a PRS Custom 24 with stock humbuckers and a Mesa/Boogie Mark IV for the album 'This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In)'. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this song's riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive midrangecontrolled low endsaturated but articulate distortionpunchy attackminimal ambiencefocused and modernthick, growling rhythmclear note separationhigh-output humbucker clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting in a low tuning with high gain, demanding precise right-hand technique and rhythmic accuracy to maintain clarity and punch.

Sources

Chevelle Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk Pete Loeffler, Chevelle Singer & Guitarist Gear | Equipboard

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