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Riff Tone
Uneasy Hearts Weigh the Most (Instrumental)
Dance Gavin Dance
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (Will Swan's main studio guitar, 2008 era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2008 era, likely amp based on genre/era/artist's typical studio use)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2008 (from 'Dance Gavin Dance' self-titled album). No direct evidence for exact amp/guitar in this song, but Will Swan is documented using PRS Custom 24 and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for this era in studio. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for this specific riff section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatetight and percussiveslightly grittydynamic and responsivecomplex chord voicingsclear note separationminimal saturationstudio claritymoderate compressionno heavy palm muting
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, complex chord shapes, and clean articulation at a moderate tempo, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (Will Swan's main studio guitar, 2008 era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2008 era, likely amp based on genre/era/artist's typical studio use)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2008 (from 'Dance Gavin Dance' self-titled album). No direct evidence for exact amp/guitar in this song, but Will Swan is documented using PRS Custom 24 and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for this era in studio. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for this specific riff section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatetight and percussiveslightly grittydynamic and responsivecomplex chord voicingsclear note separationminimal saturationstudio claritymoderate compressionno heavy palm muting
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, complex chord shapes, and clean articulation at a moderate tempo, making it challenging for most players.