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Riff Tone
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The Contortionist
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG or S Series (likely RG) with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (two-channel, with matching cabinets)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Clairvoyant' (2017); gear confirmed for album sessions, not live. Both Robby Baca and Cameron Maynard used Ibanez RG/S guitars with Seymour Duncan pickups and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amps. Effects listed are from studio rig for this album.
Tone Character(10)
ambient and texturalclear note separationslightly overdriven edge-of-breakupwarm and openarticulate and dynamicnot punchy or aggressivesubtle compressionlush reverb tailcleanish with slight gritmodern progressive metal clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate to advanced technique due to complex chord shapes, dynamic control for clean articulation, and managing ambient effects for clarity.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG or S Series (likely RG) with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (two-channel, with matching cabinets)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Clairvoyant' (2017); gear confirmed for album sessions, not live. Both Robby Baca and Cameron Maynard used Ibanez RG/S guitars with Seymour Duncan pickups and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amps. Effects listed are from studio rig for this album.
Tone Character(10)
ambient and texturalclear note separationslightly overdriven edge-of-breakupwarm and openarticulate and dynamicnot punchy or aggressivesubtle compressionlush reverb tailcleanish with slight gritmodern progressive metal clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate to advanced technique due to complex chord shapes, dynamic control for clean articulation, and managing ambient effects for clarity.