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Like Light to the Flies Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Trivium
Trivium · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Ibanez RG1527
Pickups
Stock Ibanez V7/V8 humbuckers (likely, as per era and model)
Amp
Peavey 5150 (block letter) and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio blend, but 5150 is primary for rhythm)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2004 (Ascendancy album). Corey Beaulieu is seen using an Ibanez RG1527 in the official music video. Multiple sources confirm Peavey 5150 and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier were used for Ascendancy rhythm tones. Maxon OD808 or similar overdrive likely used as a boost into the amp. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section. Settings estimated based on 5150 metal rhythm conventions and genre/era.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Maxon OD808 Overdrive (or similar boost pedal, model not 100% confirmed) · overdrive
Ibanez RG1527 → Maxon OD808 Overdrive (as boost) → Peavey 5150 (minimal room reverb, no other effects)
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- aggressive palm muting
- high-gain saturation
- scooped mids
- articulate and clear note definition
- compressed and focused
- low-end punch
- minimal ambience
- modern metal clarity
- fast attack