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My Curse Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Killswitch Engage

Killswitch Engage · 2000s · metal

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Original Recording

Guitar
Caparison Dellinger (Joel Stroetzel signature, likely used in studio for 'My Curse')
Pickups
Seymour Duncan JB (bridge), Seymour Duncan '59 (neck) humbuckers
Amp
Laney VH100R head (studio, 2006 era)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording for 'My Curse' (2006, As Daylight Dies). Joel Stroetzel and Adam Dutkiewicz both used Caparison guitars and Laney VH100R amps in the studio. Adam also used a Maxon OD808 as a boost. Pedal and amp info confirmed for studio use by Premier Guitar interview. No evidence of additional effects for the riff section.

Amp Settings

Mids
5.5
Bass
5
Gain
8
Reverb
0
Treble
6
Presence
5.5

Effects Chain

  • Maxon OD808 Overdrive · overdrive
  • Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor · noise_gate

Guitar → Maxon OD808 → Boss NS-2 → Laney VH100R head → cab

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • articulate under high gain
  • aggressive palm muting
  • scooped but present mids
  • chunky low end
  • modern metal saturation
  • clear note separation
  • controlled feedback
  • fast attack
  • defined power chords

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct studio knob settings for 'My Curse' found; amp and pedal models confirmed by Premier Guitar interview and forum consensus.
  • ⚠️Settings estimated based on forum user settings for Killswitch Engage rhythm tone and typical Laney VH100R/Maxon OD808 setup for 2000s metal.
  • ⚠️No evidence of time-based or modulation effects on the riff section; only boost/OD and noise gate confirmed.
  • ⚠️Guitar model inferred from artist interviews and era; Caparison Dellinger with Seymour Duncan pickups is most likely for this recording.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Killswitch Engage's 'My Curse' features a tight, modern metal tone with high gain, controlled bass, balanced mids, and slightly boosted treble/presence for clarity. The band typically uses Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifiers or Peavey 5150/6505 amps with minimal reverb for a dry, punchy sound.

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