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Idols and Anchors Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Parkway Drive
Parkway Drive · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
ESP LTD Deluxe H-1000
Pickups
EMG 81 (bridge), EMG 60 (neck) active humbuckers
Amp
Peavey 6505 Guitar Amp Head into Mesa Boogie Cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'Horizons' (2007). Gear confirmed for this album/session. No evidence of pedal use for main riff; distortion from amp. Pickup and amp confirmed by Equipboard and forum sources. Studio context.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain9
Reverb0
Treble6.5
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Maxon OD808 Overdrive · overdrive
ESP LTD Deluxe H-1000 (EMG 81 bridge) → Maxon OD808 (boost, always on) → Peavey 6505 head → Mesa Boogie cab
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- aggressive palm muting
- scooped mids
- high-gain saturation
- chunky low end
- articulate attack
- minimal ambience
- modern metalcore rhythm
- clear note separation
- fast, precise riffing