GuitarDistortedRiff
Dehumanized Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Bring Me The Horizon
Bring Me The Horizon · 2000s · metal
Studio recording with modern production techniques
Original Recording
A reconstruction of the riff tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Guitar
ESP LTD EC-1000
Pickups
Active EMG 81/85
Amp
Peavey 6505+
This setup is typical for modern metal tones, providing high output and clarity.
Amp Settings
Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.
Mids3
Bass7
Gain9
Reverb0
Treble6
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Maxon OD808 · overdrive
- Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor · noise gate
Guitar → Maxon OD808 → Boss NS-2 → Peavey 6505+
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Tone Character
- Tight
- brutal
- djent
- precise
- aggressive
- scooped mids
- tight palm muting
- high-gain
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
Studio recording with modern production techniques