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Riff Tone
Bubble Dream
Chon
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez AZ prototype (L.A. Custom Shop, early AZ series, used by Mario Camarena or Erick Hansel)
AmpVictory V30 'The Countess' (studio recording amp for Chon, as per Premier Guitar rig rundown)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2014-2015 era. Gear confirmed for album sessions, not just live. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for the riff section. Pedalboard is extensive, but only effects audible in the riff are included.
Tone Character(9)
tight and articulateglassy and brightpercussive attackclear note separationslightly compresseddynamic and touch-sensitivepresent midrangemodern prog claritysnappy transient response
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced picking accuracy, rapid chord changes, and precise dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation at a fast tempo, making it highly challenging even for experienced players.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez AZ prototype (L.A. Custom Shop, early AZ series, used by Mario Camarena or Erick Hansel)
AmpVictory V30 'The Countess' (studio recording amp for Chon, as per Premier Guitar rig rundown)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2014-2015 era. Gear confirmed for album sessions, not just live. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for the riff section. Pedalboard is extensive, but only effects audible in the riff are included.
Tone Character(9)
tight and articulateglassy and brightpercussive attackclear note separationslightly compresseddynamic and touch-sensitivepresent midrangemodern prog claritysnappy transient response
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced picking accuracy, rapid chord changes, and precise dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation at a fast tempo, making it highly challenging even for experienced players.