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Day of Mourning Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Despised Icon
Despised Icon · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
ESP E-II V-II STD
Pickups
EMG 81/85 active humbuckers
Amp
Peavey 5150 120-Watt Head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'Day of Mourning' (2009). Gear confirmed for Despised Icon's heavy riff tone in this era. No evidence of additional pedals or effects in the riff section; distortion is from the amp. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this recording.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain9
Reverb0
Treble6.5
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- scooped mids
- aggressive palm muting
- high-gain saturation
- articulate note separation
- modern deathcore clarity
- crushing low end
- razor-sharp attack
- minimal ambience
- focused, dry rhythm sound