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Even If Riff Guitar Tone Settings — MercyMe
MercyMe · 2010s+ · other
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Unknown (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar modern single-coil guitar, based on genre and era, but no direct evidence for this specific recording)
Pickups
Unknown (likely single-coil pickups, but not confirmed for this recording)
Amp
Unknown (no direct evidence; likely a clean amp such as Fender Twin Reverb or similar, based on genre and era)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (likely, for clarity and brightness in riff section, but not confirmed)
No direct studio documentation or official rig rundown for the 'Even If' studio recording. Only pedalboard photo evidence for Michael John Scheuchzer using a JHS Pulp 'N Peel compressor at some point, but not explicitly tied to this song or recording session. No amp or guitar model confirmed for this specific track. Year of recording: 2017 (album 'Lifer').
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain0
Reverb3.5
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- JHS Pulp 'N Peel Compressor · compression
Guitar → JHS Pulp 'N Peel Compressor → Clean amp (likely Fender or similar) with spring reverb
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Tone Character
- clean and compressed
- bright and articulate
- tight, percussive attack
- studio-polished clarity
- warm low end
- controlled mids
- clear note separation
- subtle sustain
- no audible overdrive
- no modulation or time-based effects
Notes & Caveats
- Gain adjusted to 0 for clean tone
- No official rig rundown, studio notes, or direct interview confirming guitar, amp, or settings for 'Even If' riff section.
- JHS Pulp 'N Peel compressor is visible on Michael John Scheuchzer's pedalboard in a photo, but not explicitly tied to this song or session.
- No pedalboard or amp settings are visible or described for the 'Even If' studio recording.
- All amp and guitar settings are estimated based on genre (Contemporary Christian pop/rock), era (2010s), and typical production values.
- No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in the riff section; only compression is likely.
- Pickup choice is inferred from typical tone for this genre/part, not confirmed by source.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. MercyMe's 'Even If' riff uses a modern Christian rock crunch: moderately driven but clear, with forward mids and balanced bass/treble for mix clarity. The amp is likely set for a punchy, articulate rhythm tone with subtle reverb, matching genre and era production.