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Riff Tone

Perfect Weapon

Black Veil Brides

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSchecter Jake Pitts C-1FR signature model
AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio recording, 2010)

Amp Settings

gain8.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording for 'Perfect Weapon' (2010), rhythm/riff section. Guitar World and Premier Guitar confirm Marshall JCM800 and Schecter Jake Pitts C-1FR with EMG pickups for the album's rhythm tracks. Mesa/Boogie Road King also mentioned as possibly blended, but JCM800 is primary for rhythm. No pedals or effects confirmed for rhythm section; direct high-gain amp tone.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped but present midschunky low endcrisp, biting highsmodern metalcore clarityarticulate pick attackcompressed, saturated tonequad-tracked thicknessfast, precise rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires fast alternate picking, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm synchronization, especially with quad-tracked guitars and dropped tuning. While not extremely technical, the speed and tightness demand solid intermediate skills.

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