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Riff Tone
Back Burner
August Burns Red
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Custom FR (JB Brubaker's signature, likely with DiMarzio D Activator or similar high-output humbucker)
AmpPeavey 6505 Plus into Mesa/Boogie 4x12 Rectifier cab
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2007 (Messengers album). JB Brubaker tracked all rhythm and lead guitars for 'Back Burner' using a Peavey 6505 Plus into a Mesa/Boogie 4x12 Rectifier. No evidence of live gear or alternate amps for the riff section. Pedal use for rhythm is not confirmed for this song/section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationmodern metalcore rhythmminimal ambienceclear, defined high endpercussive low endfast attack
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Back Burner' requires fast, precise alternate picking, tight palm muting, and the ability to maintain clarity and articulation at high speed, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Custom FR (JB Brubaker's signature, likely with DiMarzio D Activator or similar high-output humbucker)
AmpPeavey 6505 Plus into Mesa/Boogie 4x12 Rectifier cab
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2007 (Messengers album). JB Brubaker tracked all rhythm and lead guitars for 'Back Burner' using a Peavey 6505 Plus into a Mesa/Boogie 4x12 Rectifier. No evidence of live gear or alternate amps for the riff section. Pedal use for rhythm is not confirmed for this song/section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationmodern metalcore rhythmminimal ambienceclear, defined high endpercussive low endfast attack
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Back Burner' requires fast, precise alternate picking, tight palm muting, and the ability to maintain clarity and articulation at high speed, making it challenging for most players.