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Riff Tone

Build an Army

Fightstar

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster (exact model unknown, likely standard or American series, as per forum reference to Charlie Simpson's use of a Telecaster)
AmpUnknown (no direct evidence; likely a high-gain British-style amp such as Marshall JCM800 or similar, based on genre, era, and typical UK alt-metal/post-hardcore rigs)

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

No direct evidence for studio amp or pedal models for 'Build an Army' riff section. Guitarist Charlie Simpson is referenced as using a Telecaster. No official studio rundown found. Settings and effects are estimated based on genre, era, and audible characteristics. Studio recording, album 'One Day Son, This Will All Be Yours' (2007).

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingchunky, modern riffingarticulate attackslightly scooped midscrisp, defined top endcontrolled low-end punchmedium sustainquick note decaydry, focused distortion

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, percussive palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, with dynamic control to maintain clarity and aggression typical of post-hardcore/alt-metal rhythm playing.

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