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Born Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Nevermore
Nevermore · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Schecter C-7 Hellraiser (Jeff Loomis signature 7-string, likely EMG 707 pickups)
Pickups
EMG 707 active humbuckers
Amp
Peavey 5150 II
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2005. Jeff Loomis used his signature Schecter 7-string with EMG 707 pickups for the album 'The Godless Endeavor'. The Peavey 5150 II was his main amp for rhythm tracks. No direct evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section. Settings are estimated based on genre, era, and typical Loomis rig for this album.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb1
Treble6.5
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- articulate low end
- aggressive palm muting
- high-gain saturation
- scooped mids
- clear note separation
- modern metal rhythm
- compressed and focused
- minimal ambience
- crisp attack
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source lists exact amp or pedal settings for 'Born' riff section; amp settings estimated based on typical Peavey 5150 II usage in 2000s metal.
- No explicit confirmation of pedals or effects for the riff section; no audible modulation or time-based effects in the studio recording.
- Guitar and amp models are confirmed for the album era, but not for this specific song section.
- Pickup choice inferred from genre and tone; bridge pickup is standard for tight, aggressive rhythm in this style.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Nevermore's 'Born' features Jeff Loomis's signature tight, modern, high-gain tone, likely from a Peavey 5150/6505 with mids slightly scooped, tight bass, and aggressive presence/treble for clarity. The recording is very dry and punchy, with no audible reverb, matching mid-2000s metal production.