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Leave No Stone Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Intervals
Intervals · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Kiesel AM7 (Aaron Marshall signature, 7-string, likely alder body, maple neck, ebony fretboard)
Pickups
Kiesel Lithium humbuckers (likely bridge position, ceramic magnet)
Amp
Fractal Audio Axe-Fx II XL+ (amp modeling, likely using a Mesa/Boogie or ENGL high-gain model)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2017 (album: The Way Forward). Aaron Marshall is known to use the Kiesel AM7 with Kiesel Lithium pickups and Fractal Axe-Fx II for all tones on this album. No evidence of traditional tube amps or analog pedals on the studio recording. All effects and amp tones likely from Axe-Fx II. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this song's riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb1
Treble6.5
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- articulate and modern
- clear note separation
- high-gain saturation
- controlled low end
- slightly scooped mids
- fast attack
- minimal ambience
- no audible modulation
- precise palm muting
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source lists exact amp model or knob settings for 'Leave No Stone' riff; settings estimated based on typical Axe-Fx II high-gain metal presets and genre conventions.
- No evidence of analog pedals or traditional tube amps on the studio recording; all tones and effects likely from Axe-Fx II.
- No explicit pickup selector position stated, but bridge pickup is standard for this riff style and audible in recording.
- No evidence of modulation or time-based effects in the riff section; only minimal reverb present.
- Pedal and effect model names are not confirmed for this specific recording; all effects presumed to be Axe-Fx II blocks.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Intervals' 'Leave No Stone' features a modern, tight, high-gain djent/prog tone with focused low end, balanced mids, and clear but not harsh highs; Aaron Marshall typically uses a Mesa/EVH-style amp with gain high, bass and mids moderate, treble and presence slightly boosted, and little to no reverb for a dry, articulate mix-ready sound.