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Riff Tone
The Diary of Jane (Single Version)
Breaking Benjamin
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD EC-1000 VB Duncan
AmpRandall RM50
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2006. Guitar and amp confirmed for Breaking Benjamin's 'Phobia' era and 'The Diary of Jane' single version. No evidence of additional pedals used for the main riff section; focus is on high-gain rhythm tone.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedtight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmodern high-gainarticulate attackscooped but present midssustained power chordsdense and layeredcrisp high endcontrolled low end
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm, but uses standard power chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it intermediate for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD EC-1000 VB Duncan
AmpRandall RM50
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2006. Guitar and amp confirmed for Breaking Benjamin's 'Phobia' era and 'The Diary of Jane' single version. No evidence of additional pedals used for the main riff section; focus is on high-gain rhythm tone.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedtight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmodern high-gainarticulate attackscooped but present midssustained power chordsdense and layeredcrisp high endcontrolled low end
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm, but uses standard power chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it intermediate for most players.