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Riff Tone
L'exquisite Douleur
Being As An Ocean
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely mid-2000s to 2010s dual-humbucker solidbody, e.g., ESP LTD EC-1000 or similar, based on genre/era inference)
AmpUnknown (likely Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or similar high-gain amp, based on genre/era inference)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
No direct source confirms exact guitar or amp for this specific recording. Studio recording, album released 2014. Gear inferred from genre, era, and typical metalcore/post-hardcore rigs. No evidence of live rig differences for this song.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainarticulate palm-muted riffsmodern metalcore clarityslightly scooped midscontrolled low endcrisp attackaggressive pick attackminimal ambiencefocused, punchy tone
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, articulate palm muting and rhythmic accuracy at a moderate tempo, with fast alternate picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity under high-gain conditions.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely mid-2000s to 2010s dual-humbucker solidbody, e.g., ESP LTD EC-1000 or similar, based on genre/era inference)
AmpUnknown (likely Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or similar high-gain amp, based on genre/era inference)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
No direct source confirms exact guitar or amp for this specific recording. Studio recording, album released 2014. Gear inferred from genre, era, and typical metalcore/post-hardcore rigs. No evidence of live rig differences for this song.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainarticulate palm-muted riffsmodern metalcore clarityslightly scooped midscontrolled low endcrisp attackaggressive pick attackminimal ambiencefocused, punchy tone
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, articulate palm muting and rhythmic accuracy at a moderate tempo, with fast alternate picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity under high-gain conditions.