Riff Tone

What's This Life For (Live at Freeman Coliseum, 1999)

Creed

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Mark Tremonti Signature (1999 spec, USA model)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (live, 1999 tour)

PickupsPRS Tremonti Treble (bridge humbucker), PRS Tremonti Bass (neck humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6.5

mid5

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely Ibanez TS9 or similar)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown, likely MXR Smart Gate or similar)

Notes

Live performance at Freeman Coliseum, 1999. Gear based on period-correct live rig and artist interviews; PRS Tremonti Signature into Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesaturated modern rock rhythmslightly scooped midsboosted low end for punchaggressive bridge pickup attackclear note separation under gaindynamic pick attack responsearticulate riffinghigh-output humbucker clarityMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier saturation

Difficulty

The riff requires solid palm muting and precise rhythm under high gain, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Amp Settings for Higher by Creed (track tone) - Guitar Chalk Rig Rundown - Creed's Mark Tremonti - Premier Guitar

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