Riff Tone

You Will Leave Me Behind

Circa 40

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown (likely Fender Telecaster or similar, based on genre and era inference)

AmpUnknown (likely Marshall or similar high-gain amp, based on genre and era inference)

PickupsUnknown (likely single-coil, based on typical genre/era usage)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)

Notes

No direct sources confirm the exact guitar or amp for this recording. Reddit discussions about Circa Survive (closely related genre/scene) mention Fender Telecasters and Marshall amps for heavy/distorted tones. No studio documentation or official rig rundown for Circa 40 or this song. All gear is estimated based on genre, era, and similar artists. Studio recording, year likely 2010s+.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate pick attackaggressive, saturated distortionclear note separation under gainpunchy midrangeambient, layered texturesmodulated delay trailsdynamic riffingcutting upper midscontrolled low end

Difficulty

The riff requires precise palm muting, tight rhythm, and clarity under high gain, with additional challenge from timing delay/reverb effects for a polished, modern post-hardcore sound.

Sources

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