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In Due Time Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Killswitch Engage
Killswitch Engage · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Caparison Dellinger (Joel Stroetzel signature, likely 2012-2013 spec, mahogany body, maple neck, rosewood board)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB (bridge), Seymour Duncan SH-1 '59 (neck), likely bridge pickup for riff
Amp
Peavey 5150 (studio recording, rhythm/riff section; also Soldano SLO and Fortin mentioned as used in studio for album)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'Disarm the Descent' (2012-2013). Joel Stroetzel and Adam Dutkiewicz both tracked rhythm parts, but Joel is primary for riff. Caparison Dellinger with Seymour Duncan JB in bridge, Peavey 5150 head through Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cab. Maxon OD808 or Maxon OD-9 used as boost. Noise gate (Boss NS-2) always on. No time-based or modulation effects on riff. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era due to lack of explicit numbers.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb0
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Maxon OD808 Overdrive · overdrive
- Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor · noise_gate
Guitar → Maxon OD808 Overdrive → Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor → Peavey 5150 head → Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cab
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- scooped mids
- aggressive palm muting
- high-gain saturation
- articulate pick attack
- chunky, modern metal rhythm
- clear note separation
- minimal ambience
- focused low end
- razor-sharp high end