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Riff Tone

Speak

Evans Blue

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown (likely mid-2000s superstrat or Les Paul-style with humbuckers)
AmpUnknown (likely high-gain tube amp, e.g., Peavey 5150/6505 or Mesa/Boogie Rectifier, based on genre/era)

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

No direct sources confirm the exact guitar or amp used on the studio recording of 'Speak' by Evans Blue. The band is known for modern alternative/nu-metal tones typical of the mid-2000s, which often used high-output humbuckers and high-gain amps. No evidence of single-coil or P90 use. No evidence of live vs. studio rig differences. Year: 2006 (album release).

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainarticulate note separationaggressive palm mutingslightly scooped midschunky low endcrisp top endcompressed and focusedminimal ambiencemodern alternative metal

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise picking at a moderate tempo, with syncopated rhythms typical of modern alternative metal. Not technically extreme, but demands accuracy and control.

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