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Riff Tone
S!CK
The Warning
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul (exact model unknown, likely Standard or Studio, as seen in recent live and promo material for 'Keep Me Fed' era)
AmpOrange Micro Dark 20-watt Hybrid Head
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2024 ('Keep Me Fed' album era). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps in the studio for this riff; Orange Micro Dark is confirmed as a key amp for modern Warning tones. No evidence of alternate guitars or single-coil pickups for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmodern high-gain saturationfocused low endarticulate note separationcrisp and cutting highsminimal ambiencepunchy and immediate attackdry, in-your-face rhythm soundno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise alternate picking at a fast tempo, with syncopated rhythms and consistent control of high-gain tone. Intermediate to advanced rhythm technique is needed for clarity and punch.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul (exact model unknown, likely Standard or Studio, as seen in recent live and promo material for 'Keep Me Fed' era)
AmpOrange Micro Dark 20-watt Hybrid Head
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2024 ('Keep Me Fed' album era). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps in the studio for this riff; Orange Micro Dark is confirmed as a key amp for modern Warning tones. No evidence of alternate guitars or single-coil pickups for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmodern high-gain saturationfocused low endarticulate note separationcrisp and cutting highsminimal ambiencepunchy and immediate attackdry, in-your-face rhythm soundno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise alternate picking at a fast tempo, with syncopated rhythms and consistent control of high-gain tone. Intermediate to advanced rhythm technique is needed for clarity and punch.