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Riff Tone
Crooked Path
Polaris
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarMayones Regius 7
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (likely digital/amp sim or modern tube head, model not confirmed for studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2017 (The Mortal Coil album). Guitar and pickup confirmed for distorted tones by band member in Reddit AMA; amp model not specified in any available sources. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Polaris studio approach.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate low endaggressive attackscooped midshigh-gain saturationclear note separationmodern metalcore crunchcontrolled feedbackpunchy rhythmslightly compressed
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, with complex syncopated rhythms typical of modern metalcore, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarMayones Regius 7
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (likely digital/amp sim or modern tube head, model not confirmed for studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2017 (The Mortal Coil album). Guitar and pickup confirmed for distorted tones by band member in Reddit AMA; amp model not specified in any available sources. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Polaris studio approach.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate low endaggressive attackscooped midshigh-gain saturationclear note separationmodern metalcore crunchcontrolled feedbackpunchy rhythmslightly compressed
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, with complex syncopated rhythms typical of modern metalcore, making it challenging for most players.