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buried alive Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Unknown Artist

Unknown Artist · 2000s · metal

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Unknown (no direct evidence for specific model on this recording; Jordan Buckley is associated with a 1978 Gibson SG, but not confirmed for Buried Alive riff section)
Pickups
Unknown (likely humbuckers if using Gibson SG, but not confirmed for this recording)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (inferred for riff clarity and aggression, not confirmed)

No direct evidence for exact guitar or pickups used on this recording. Amp confirmed as Marshall JCM800 2203 via Equipboard, referencing Buried Alive's history. No explicit studio vs live distinction for this song/section; settings estimated for studio recording, late 1990s/early 2000s hardcore/metalcore context.

Amp Settings

Mids
5
Bass
5.5
Gain
8
Reverb
0.5
Treble
7
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor · noise_gate

Guitar → Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor → Marshall JCM800 2203

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • aggressive palm muting
  • articulate pick attack
  • scooped but present mids
  • high-gain saturation
  • minimal ambience
  • focused and dry
  • punchy low end
  • fast, staccato riffing
  • modern hardcore/metalcore crunch

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