Riff Tone
Wonderless
Pierce the Veil
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD Viper-1000
AmpMarshall JCM2000 DSL100
PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2007 album 'A Flair for the Dramatic'. Guitarist Tony Perry is known for using ESP Viper models with EMG pickups and Marshall DSL amps during this era. No direct studio photo for 'Wonderless', but multiple sources confirm this setup for the album sessions.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gain rhythmarticulate attackmodern post-hardcore crunchclear note separationaggressive pick attackcompressed and focusedslight scooped midsfull-bodied power chordscontrolled feedback
Difficulty
The riff requires precise palm muting and alternate picking at a moderate tempo, with syncopated rhythms typical of post-hardcore, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD Viper-1000
AmpMarshall JCM2000 DSL100
PickupsEMG 81/85 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2007 album 'A Flair for the Dramatic'. Guitarist Tony Perry is known for using ESP Viper models with EMG pickups and Marshall DSL amps during this era. No direct studio photo for 'Wonderless', but multiple sources confirm this setup for the album sessions.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gain rhythmarticulate attackmodern post-hardcore crunchclear note separationaggressive pick attackcompressed and focusedslight scooped midsfull-bodied power chordscontrolled feedback
Difficulty
The riff requires precise palm muting and alternate picking at a moderate tempo, with syncopated rhythms typical of post-hardcore, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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