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Riff Tone
Sentient Glow
Periphery
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Mark Holcomb Signature (likely SE or USA Core, 24-fret, ebony board)
AmpPeavey 5150 II 120-Watt Guitar Amp Head
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Sentient Glow' (2019, Periphery IV: HAIL STAN); amp confirmed via playthrough and Equipboard; pickup model confirmed as Mark Holcomb's signature set; no explicit mention of pedals or effects for this riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate low endaggressive attackmodern djent rhythmclear note separationsaturated but controlled gainfocused midrange punchminimal ambiencehigh output humbucker claritycrisp pick response
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced picking accuracy, tight palm muting, and rhythmic precision typical of modern djent/metalcore, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Mark Holcomb Signature (likely SE or USA Core, 24-fret, ebony board)
AmpPeavey 5150 II 120-Watt Guitar Amp Head
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Sentient Glow' (2019, Periphery IV: HAIL STAN); amp confirmed via playthrough and Equipboard; pickup model confirmed as Mark Holcomb's signature set; no explicit mention of pedals or effects for this riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate low endaggressive attackmodern djent rhythmclear note separationsaturated but controlled gainfocused midrange punchminimal ambiencehigh output humbucker claritycrisp pick response
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced picking accuracy, tight palm muting, and rhythmic precision typical of modern djent/metalcore, making it challenging for most players.