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Riff Tone
Archfiend
Revocation
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarJackson Soloist (likely SL2H or custom shop, as used by Dave Davidson in this era)
AmpPeavey 6505+ head with Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 cabinet (studio recording typical for Revocation in 2013)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2013 album 'Revocation'. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amp/guitar for this riff section. Gear inferred from Revocation's known studio rig for this album cycle.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmodern high-gain saturationarticulate note separationfocused low endcrisp high endminimal ambiencefast attacklow noise floorscooped mids
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Archfiend' demands expert-level picking speed, tight palm muting, and precise synchronization between both hands, making it highly challenging for most guitarists.
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Original Gear
GuitarJackson Soloist (likely SL2H or custom shop, as used by Dave Davidson in this era)
AmpPeavey 6505+ head with Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 cabinet (studio recording typical for Revocation in 2013)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2013 album 'Revocation'. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amp/guitar for this riff section. Gear inferred from Revocation's known studio rig for this album cycle.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmodern high-gain saturationarticulate note separationfocused low endcrisp high endminimal ambiencefast attacklow noise floorscooped mids
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Archfiend' demands expert-level picking speed, tight palm muting, and precise synchronization between both hands, making it highly challenging for most guitarists.