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Riff Tone

Whisper

Evanescence

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson DKMG
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-o-Verb
PickupsEMG 81 Active Ceramic Humbucker

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'Whisper' on the 2003 album 'Fallen'. Ben Moody used a Jackson DKMG with EMG 81 pickups into a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-o-Verb. Producer Dave Fortman mentions A/B'ing Marshall JCM800 and Mesa/Boogie amps for stereo width, but the Mesa/Boogie is confirmed for at least one rhythm side. No evidence of pedal use in the riff section; high-gain amp tone. No evidence of effects loop or additional pedals for the riff.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainaggressive palm mutingarticulate low endscooped but present midscrisp, defined attackminimal ambiencecompressed and focusedmodern metal voicingthick, heavy chugs

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting with fast alternate picking and precise timing to maintain the percussive, heavy sound typical of early 2000s metal. No advanced lead techniques, but rhythmic accuracy and stamina are essential.

Sources

Ben Moody | EquipboardEvanescence – Fallen - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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