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Riff Tone
Hypnosis
Sleep Token
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
Guitar8-string guitar (exact model not confirmed, likely Ibanez RG or similar baritone 8-string as used by IV in this era)
AmpNeural DSP Quad Cortex (Bogner Überschall blue channel model, as per community and Guitar World reporting on studio/live rig for this album)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2022-2023 (Take Me Back to Eden album). Sleep Token are known for using digital amp modelers (Quad Cortex, Neural DSP plugins) in both studio and live, with Bogner Überschall and Mesa/Orange cabs modeled for rhythm tones. No evidence of analog amps or pedals on this recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate low-endscooped midshigh-gain saturationaggressive palm mutingmodern digital clarityminimal ambiencecontrolled low-frequency responsefocused attackclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced technique due to low tuning, rhythmic tightness, and physical demands of 8-string guitar, making it challenging for most players.
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Create Free AccountGuitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
Guitar8-string guitar (exact model not confirmed, likely Ibanez RG or similar baritone 8-string as used by IV in this era)
AmpNeural DSP Quad Cortex (Bogner Überschall blue channel model, as per community and Guitar World reporting on studio/live rig for this album)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2022-2023 (Take Me Back to Eden album). Sleep Token are known for using digital amp modelers (Quad Cortex, Neural DSP plugins) in both studio and live, with Bogner Überschall and Mesa/Orange cabs modeled for rhythm tones. No evidence of analog amps or pedals on this recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate low-endscooped midshigh-gain saturationaggressive palm mutingmodern digital clarityminimal ambiencecontrolled low-frequency responsefocused attackclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced technique due to low tuning, rhythmic tightness, and physical demands of 8-string guitar, making it challenging for most players.