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Ancestry (feat. Jesse Leach) Guitar Tone Settings

August Burns Red · 2010s+ · metal

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Original Recording

Guitar
ESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, based on band’s typical studio use for this era)
Pickups
EMG 81/85 active humbuckers
Amp
EVH 5150III (likely, based on band’s known studio rig for 2020s recordings)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 2022; no direct source confirms exact gear for this song, but this matches band’s documented studio setup for the 'Death Below' era.

Amp Settings

Mids
5
Bass
6
Gain
8.5
Reverb
1
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

Effects Chain

  • Noise gate pedal (model unknown) · noise_gate
  • Overdrive/boost pedal (model unknown, likely Maxon OD808 or Tube Screamer-type) · boost

Guitar → Noise gate → Overdrive/boost → EVH 5150III amp (no amp effects)

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • scooped mids
  • aggressive palm muting
  • high-gain saturation
  • articulate low-end
  • modern metalcore clarity
  • crisp pick attack
  • dense, layered rhythm guitars
  • minimal ambience
  • focused, cutting high end

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct source confirms exact guitar, amp, or pedal models/settings for this specific song/section; gear and settings estimated based on band’s typical studio rig and genre conventions.
  • ⚠️No pedalboard or amp settings photos/interviews for 'Ancestry' studio session found in available sources.
  • ⚠️Effects inferred from audio and band’s genre; no explicit mention of pedals or amp effects for this track.
  • ⚠️If more precise info emerges (e.g., official rig rundown for 'Death Below'), update accordingly.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. August Burns Red's 'Ancestry' features a modern, ultra-tight metalcore tone with saturated gain, tight low end, balanced mids (not scooped), and aggressive but controlled highs. Their typical use of Mesa/EVH amps and genre standards suggest these settings, with reverb kept off for maximum punch and clarity.

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