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Riff Tone
Sentient Glow
Periphery
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Mark Holcomb Signature (6-string, Drop C tuning)
AmpPeavey 5150 II 120-Watt Guitar Amp Head
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2019 (Periphery IV: HAIL STAN). Guitar World and Equipboard confirm PRS Mark Holcomb Sig with Alpha/Omega pickups and Peavey 5150 II amp. No explicit mention of live vs studio differences for clean tone; this is for the studio album version.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear cleansmodern, hi-fi claritytight and articulateslightly compressed attackambient spaciousnessclear note separationpercussive, staccato pickingno audible breakupfull-bodied low endpresent but not harsh highs
Difficulty
The clean riff section requires fast, tight picking, complex chord shapes, and precise timing to maintain clarity at high tempo.
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Create Free AccountGuitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Mark Holcomb Signature (6-string, Drop C tuning)
AmpPeavey 5150 II 120-Watt Guitar Amp Head
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2019 (Periphery IV: HAIL STAN). Guitar World and Equipboard confirm PRS Mark Holcomb Sig with Alpha/Omega pickups and Peavey 5150 II amp. No explicit mention of live vs studio differences for clean tone; this is for the studio album version.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear cleansmodern, hi-fi claritytight and articulateslightly compressed attackambient spaciousnessclear note separationpercussive, staccato pickingno audible breakupfull-bodied low endpresent but not harsh highs
Difficulty
The clean riff section requires fast, tight picking, complex chord shapes, and precise timing to maintain clarity at high tempo.