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Riff Tone
Down With the Fallen
STARSET
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown 7-string electric guitar (exact model not confirmed for studio recording)
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (exact model not confirmed; likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, Peavey 5150/6505, or similar, based on genre and era)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2014 (Transmissions album). No direct evidence for exact guitar, pickups, or amp model used on the studio recording. Tuned to Drop G# (sources 1, 2).
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate attackfocused low endclear note separationcompressed dynamicsmodern metal claritylow-tuned chug
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise picking in a very low tuning, demanding good right-hand control and muting technique to maintain clarity and prevent muddiness.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown 7-string electric guitar (exact model not confirmed for studio recording)
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (exact model not confirmed; likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, Peavey 5150/6505, or similar, based on genre and era)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2014 (Transmissions album). No direct evidence for exact guitar, pickups, or amp model used on the studio recording. Tuned to Drop G# (sources 1, 2).
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate attackfocused low endclear note separationcompressed dynamicsmodern metal claritylow-tuned chug
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise picking in a very low tuning, demanding good right-hand control and muting technique to maintain clarity and prevent muddiness.