Riff Tone
White Washed
August Burns Red
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG (exact model not specified, likely RG1527 or similar 2009-era model)
AmpPeavey 6505+ head into Mesa Boogie cabinet
PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers (likely, based on era and band interviews, but not 100% confirmed for this exact recording)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2009 (Constellations album). Gear confirmed for this era and song by guitarist JB Brubaker. No explicit mention of pedals or effects in studio for riff section. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive attackscooped midsarticulate low endhigh-gain saturationclear note separationfocused and punchymodern metalcore rhythmdry, no ambiencecrisp palm muting
Difficulty
The riff section requires fast, precise picking and palm muting at high speed, with tight rhythm and technical accuracy, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG (exact model not specified, likely RG1527 or similar 2009-era model)
AmpPeavey 6505+ head into Mesa Boogie cabinet
PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers (likely, based on era and band interviews, but not 100% confirmed for this exact recording)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2009 (Constellations album). Gear confirmed for this era and song by guitarist JB Brubaker. No explicit mention of pedals or effects in studio for riff section. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive attackscooped midsarticulate low endhigh-gain saturationclear note separationfocused and punchymodern metalcore rhythmdry, no ambiencecrisp palm muting
Difficulty
The riff section requires fast, precise picking and palm muting at high speed, with tight rhythm and technical accuracy, making it challenging for most players.
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