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Riff Tone
Uneasy Hearts Weigh the Most (Live)
Dance Gavin Dance
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarStrandberg Boden (likely 6 or 7-string, as used by Will Swan live in 2010s)
AmpEVH 5150 III (Blue Channel – Crunch/Lead Rhythm Tone), or Fractal Axe-FX III using 5153 Blue or Brit JM45 model (live rig, 2010s era)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
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Notes
Live performance, post-2015 era. Will Swan is known to use Strandberg Boden guitars and EVH 5150 III or Fractal Axe-FX III for live shows. Minimal pedal use, most effects from rack or amp. Settings and gear are for live, not studio.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate note separationmoderate mids for clarityfast attackcontrolled low endhigh-gain saturation without muddinesscrisp treble for definitiondynamic response to pickingminimal ambient effectsrhythmic precision
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced hybrid picking, tight rhythmic accuracy, and clear articulation at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most players.
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Create Free AccountGuitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarStrandberg Boden (likely 6 or 7-string, as used by Will Swan live in 2010s)
AmpEVH 5150 III (Blue Channel – Crunch/Lead Rhythm Tone), or Fractal Axe-FX III using 5153 Blue or Brit JM45 model (live rig, 2010s era)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Live performance, post-2015 era. Will Swan is known to use Strandberg Boden guitars and EVH 5150 III or Fractal Axe-FX III for live shows. Minimal pedal use, most effects from rack or amp. Settings and gear are for live, not studio.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate note separationmoderate mids for clarityfast attackcontrolled low endhigh-gain saturation without muddinesscrisp treble for definitiondynamic response to pickingminimal ambient effectsrhythmic precision
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced hybrid picking, tight rhythmic accuracy, and clear articulation at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most players.