Riff Tone
When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong
Emmure
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez 7-string (likely RG or S series, as used by Emmure in this era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording; Line 6 Helix Cali Rec model used for emulation in modern covers)
PickupsStock Ibanez humbuckers or EMG 707 active humbuckers (typical for Emmure's 2007 era, but not explicitly confirmed for this track)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid4
treble6.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer (or equivalent Screamer-type boost)
noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown, likely Boss NS-2 or ISP Decimator)
Notes
Studio recording, 2007 (from 'Goodbye to the Gallows'). Guitar is a 7-string Ibanez, likely with active pickups. Amp is a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, as confirmed by multiple sources for Emmure's early tone. Settings and pedal use are based on studio context and genre conventions.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate low endminimal ambiencecrushing breakdownsfast note definitionmodern deathcore claritycompressed attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast palm muting and precise rhythm in a low tuning, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings. The main challenge is maintaining clarity and aggression at speed.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez 7-string (likely RG or S series, as used by Emmure in this era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording; Line 6 Helix Cali Rec model used for emulation in modern covers)
PickupsStock Ibanez humbuckers or EMG 707 active humbuckers (typical for Emmure's 2007 era, but not explicitly confirmed for this track)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid4
treble6.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer (or equivalent Screamer-type boost)
noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown, likely Boss NS-2 or ISP Decimator)
Notes
Studio recording, 2007 (from 'Goodbye to the Gallows'). Guitar is a 7-string Ibanez, likely with active pickups. Amp is a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, as confirmed by multiple sources for Emmure's early tone. Settings and pedal use are based on studio context and genre conventions.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate low endminimal ambiencecrushing breakdownsfast note definitionmodern deathcore claritycompressed attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast palm muting and precise rhythm in a low tuning, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings. The main challenge is maintaining clarity and aggression at speed.