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Riff Tone
Son of Robot
Dance Gavin Dance
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarStrandberg Boden 6
AmpEVH 5150 III (Blue Channel) or Fractal Axe-FX III (Brit JM45/5153 Blue model)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2018. Gear inferred from Will Swan's known studio setup for 'Artificial Selection' era and genre-typical choices. No direct photo or interview for this specific song, but multiple sources confirm Strandberg Boden and EVH 5150 III as primary rhythm setup for this era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate note separationaggressive attackmodern high-gain saturationclear and defined low endmoderate mids for presencecrisp, cutting treblecomplex, syncopated rhythmsslightly compressedminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, fast alternate picking, and tight muting, as well as coordination with layered effects for the signature sound.
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Original Gear
GuitarStrandberg Boden 6
AmpEVH 5150 III (Blue Channel) or Fractal Axe-FX III (Brit JM45/5153 Blue model)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2018. Gear inferred from Will Swan's known studio setup for 'Artificial Selection' era and genre-typical choices. No direct photo or interview for this specific song, but multiple sources confirm Strandberg Boden and EVH 5150 III as primary rhythm setup for this era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate note separationaggressive attackmodern high-gain saturationclear and defined low endmoderate mids for presencecrisp, cutting treblecomplex, syncopated rhythmsslightly compressedminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, fast alternate picking, and tight muting, as well as coordination with layered effects for the signature sound.