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Higher Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Creed
Creed · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
PRS Tremonti Signature (1999 model, likely with stoptail bridge)
Pickups
PRS Tremonti Treble (bridge) humbucker
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio recording, late 1990s era)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'Higher' (1999). Mark Tremonti is widely documented to have used his PRS Tremonti Signature guitar and Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier for Creed's 'Human Clay' album, which includes 'Higher'. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the main riff section in the studio. Live rigs may differ.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb2
Treble6.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
- MXR Dyna Comp · compression
PRS Tremonti Signature → MXR Dyna Comp → Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (light spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- aggressive and saturated
- chunky low end
- articulate pick attack
- clear note separation
- compressed for punch
- mid-forward but balanced
- present treble without harshness
- minimal ambience
- dynamic and powerful
Notes & Caveats
- No direct numeric amp settings for 'Higher' studio session found; amp and guitar model confirmed by multiple sources, settings estimated based on typical Mesa/Boogie Rectifier usage for late 1990s modern rock and Mark Tremonti's known preferences.
- No explicit pedalboard or effect details for the studio recording of the riff section; pedal use inferred from artist interviews and genre conventions.
- No evidence of modulation, delay, or time-based effects on the main riff; tone is dry and direct.
- Compressor pedal (MXR Dyna Comp) is part of Tremonti's general rig, but not explicitly confirmed for this recording; included due to its likely always-on use for rhythm tightness.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Mark Tremonti's tone on 'Higher' is a saturated, modern hard rock sound with tight low end, forward but not scooped mids, and clear, articulate highs. His Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier settings typically favor moderate bass, balanced mids, and slightly boosted treble/presence for cut, with minimal reverb as heard in late-90s post-grunge production.