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Riff Tone
Torn In Two
Breaking Benjamin
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD EC-401
AmpFractal Audio Axe-FX III (amp model unknown, but likely Mesa/Boogie Rectifier or similar high-gain model based on genre and artist's known preferences)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2018 (Ember album). Jasen Rauch is confirmed to use the LTD EC-401 with Seymour Duncan JB pickups and Axe-FX III for both live and studio. No explicit mention of pedals or analog amps for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainarticulate low endaggressive palm mutingfocused midscrisp top endchunky power chordsmodern metal claritycontrolled feedbackpunchy attack
Difficulty
The riff requires precise palm muting, tight timing, and clean execution of syncopated rhythms at a moderate tempo, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD EC-401
AmpFractal Audio Axe-FX III (amp model unknown, but likely Mesa/Boogie Rectifier or similar high-gain model based on genre and artist's known preferences)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2018 (Ember album). Jasen Rauch is confirmed to use the LTD EC-401 with Seymour Duncan JB pickups and Axe-FX III for both live and studio. No explicit mention of pedals or analog amps for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainarticulate low endaggressive palm mutingfocused midscrisp top endchunky power chordsmodern metal claritycontrolled feedbackpunchy attack
Difficulty
The riff requires precise palm muting, tight timing, and clean execution of syncopated rhythms at a moderate tempo, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.