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Skillet
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s model, as used by Ben Kasica in this era)
AmpMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2009. Guitarist Ben Kasica is confirmed to use PRS Custom 24 and Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific recording. Settings are estimated based on genre, amp, and forum suggestions for Skillet's tone.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemodern high-gain saturationarticulate attackcompressed rhythmchunky power chordsclear note separationaggressive palm mutinglow-end punchminimal ambiencefocused midrange
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm in a low tuning, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s model, as used by Ben Kasica in this era)
AmpMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2009. Guitarist Ben Kasica is confirmed to use PRS Custom 24 and Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific recording. Settings are estimated based on genre, amp, and forum suggestions for Skillet's tone.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemodern high-gain saturationarticulate attackcompressed rhythmchunky power chordsclear note separationaggressive palm mutinglow-end punchminimal ambiencefocused midrange
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm in a low tuning, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.