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Circles Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Incubus
Incubus · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
PRS CE 24 (early 2000s, likely used for 'Morning View' sessions)
Pickups
PRS HFS Treble (bridge), Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording era), sometimes blended with Marshall JMP
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2001 'Morning View' album. Mike Einziger is known for using PRS CE 24 guitars and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amps for heavy riff sections on this album. No direct evidence for live/touring substitutions in this specific riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain6.5
Reverb2.5
Treble6.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Boss PH-2 Super Phaser · phaser
PRS CE 24 → Boss PH-2 Super Phaser → Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (with light spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- thick and saturated
- articulate under high gain
- defined low end
- aggressive attack
- modern alternative metal edge
- not overly scooped
- slightly compressed
- clear note separation
- punchy rhythm