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In Due Time Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Killswitch Engage

Killswitch Engage · 2010s+ · metal

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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

Mids
5
Bass
6
Gain
8
Reverb
0
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

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

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No explicit numeric amp settings for 'In Due Time' studio recording found; settings estimated based on Peavey 5150 typical metal usage and genre/era.
  • ⚠️Multiple amps (Peavey 5150, Soldano SLO, Fortin) mentioned for album, but 5150 is most associated with Killswitch Engage rhythm tones.
  • ⚠️Pedal models (Maxon OD808/OD-9, Boss NS-2) confirmed for studio use, but no explicit settings given.
  • ⚠️No time-based or modulation effects (delay, chorus, etc.) are audible or mentioned for the riff section; only overdrive and noise gate used.
  • ⚠️Guitar model and pickups confirmed for era and player, but specific serial number or pickup selector position not directly cited; bridge pickup is standard for heavy riffing.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Killswitch Engage's 'In Due Time' features a modern metal tone: tight, saturated high-gain with controlled bass, balanced mids (not scooped), and articulate top end. The band typically uses Peavey 5150/6505 or EVH amps with low reverb, moderate presence for clarity, and genre-standard EQ for punch and definition.

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