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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
Notes & Caveats
- No direct numeric amp settings for 'Cry of Achilles' studio recording found; settings estimated based on typical Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier usage for modern metal and Tremonti's known preferences.
- Pedal/effects information for the studio riff section is not explicitly documented; inferred from genre, era, and audible tone.
- Some live rig details (Kemper, PRS Archon, Orange) are not relevant to the original studio recording and are excluded.
- No evidence of modulation or time-based effects (chorus, delay, flanger, phaser) on the main riff; only amp reverb is likely present at a low level.
- Pickup selector inferred as bridge pickup based on tone and genre norms for Tremonti's riff work.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Alter Bridge's 'Cry of Achilles' riff features a modern, tight high-gain tone with clear articulation and moderate mids, typical of Mark Tremonti's Mesa/PRS setup. The bass is controlled for clarity, mids are present but not boosted, treble and presence are set for cut and clarity, and reverb is minimal for a dry, punchy mix.