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Riff Tone
A Greater Foundation (Extended Demo Version)
As I Lay Dying
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom or Ibanez Artist (mahogany body, set-neck, EMG 81 bridge pickup)
AmpPeavey 6505+
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2012 era. Gear confirmed for As I Lay Dying rhythm tone in this era; EMG 81 bridge pickup and Peavey 6505+ are the standard for their rhythm tracks. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped but present midsarticulate pick attackmodern metalcore claritycompressed and noise-freesustained power chordshigh-gain saturationtight lows and articulate highsno audible ambience or reverb
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at high speed, demanding precise rhythm and stamina typical of advanced metalcore rhythm playing.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom or Ibanez Artist (mahogany body, set-neck, EMG 81 bridge pickup)
AmpPeavey 6505+
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2012 era. Gear confirmed for As I Lay Dying rhythm tone in this era; EMG 81 bridge pickup and Peavey 6505+ are the standard for their rhythm tracks. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped but present midsarticulate pick attackmodern metalcore claritycompressed and noise-freesustained power chordshigh-gain saturationtight lows and articulate highsno audible ambience or reverb
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at high speed, demanding precise rhythm and stamina typical of advanced metalcore rhythm playing.