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Cry of Achilles Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
PRS Mark Tremonti Signature (likely USA Core model, 2012-2013 era)
Pickups
PRS Tremonti Treble (bridge humbucker), PRS Tremonti Bass (neck humbucker)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2012-2013 era; live rigs often use Kemper profiles or PRS Archon, but original album tone is Dual Rectifier)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'Fortress' (2013). Mark Tremonti is confirmed to use his PRS Tremonti Signature with PRS Tremonti pickups and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for main rhythm/riff tones in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the main riff section in the studio. No evidence of live-only gear or alternate amp models for the original recording.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb1.5
Treble6.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely boost for tightening) · overdrive
PRS Tremonti Signature → Overdrive pedal (boost) → Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (low amp reverb)
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- chunky, saturated distortion
- articulate note separation
- modern metal clarity
- aggressive palm muting
- crisp attack
- slightly scooped mids
- high-output humbucker punch
- dynamic and responsive
- controlled low end