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Riff Tone
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Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarStrandberg Boden 7 (Mike Stringer signature, likely used for studio recording)
AmpEVH 5150 Stealth (modeled in Fractal Axe-Fx III or Mixwave Mike Stringer Plugin, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2023 (The Fear of Fear EP). Mike Stringer is confirmed to use the EVH 5150 Stealth model in the Fractal Axe-Fx III for heavy tones. The Mixwave Mike Stringer Plugin is also based on his exact studio chain. Guitar is tuned low (drop F# or similar).
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive midrangechunky rhythm toneclear and articulatehigh-gain saturationtight low endmodern metal claritypunchy attackcontrolled noise floorarticulate palm muting
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and palm muting in a very low tuning, with complex rhythm changes and tight synchronization, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarStrandberg Boden 7 (Mike Stringer signature, likely used for studio recording)
AmpEVH 5150 Stealth (modeled in Fractal Axe-Fx III or Mixwave Mike Stringer Plugin, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2023 (The Fear of Fear EP). Mike Stringer is confirmed to use the EVH 5150 Stealth model in the Fractal Axe-Fx III for heavy tones. The Mixwave Mike Stringer Plugin is also based on his exact studio chain. Guitar is tuned low (drop F# or similar).
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive midrangechunky rhythm toneclear and articulatehigh-gain saturationtight low endmodern metal claritypunchy attackcontrolled noise floorarticulate palm muting
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and palm muting in a very low tuning, with complex rhythm changes and tight synchronization, making it challenging for most players.