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Riff Tone
Uneasy Hearts Weigh the Most (Instrumental)
Dance Gavin Dance
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2007-2008 model, Will Swan's main studio guitar at the time)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (clean channel, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2007-2008 era for 'Dance Gavin Dance' self-titled album. No direct evidence for alternate guitars or amps used on the clean riff section. PRS Custom 24 was Will Swan's primary studio guitar for this era.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateglassy cleantight note separationpercussive attackslight shimmer from reverbmodern post-hardcore claritydynamic and responsiveno audible breakupstudio-polishedno modulation swirl
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate technique due to syncopated rhythms, fast chord changes, and the need for precise picking and muting to maintain clarity on a clean tone.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2007-2008 model, Will Swan's main studio guitar at the time)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (clean channel, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2007-2008 era for 'Dance Gavin Dance' self-titled album. No direct evidence for alternate guitars or amps used on the clean riff section. PRS Custom 24 was Will Swan's primary studio guitar for this era.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateglassy cleantight note separationpercussive attackslight shimmer from reverbmodern post-hardcore claritydynamic and responsiveno audible breakupstudio-polishedno modulation swirl
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate technique due to syncopated rhythms, fast chord changes, and the need for precise picking and muting to maintain clarity on a clean tone.