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My Sacrifice Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Creed
Creed · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
PRS Tremonti Signature (likely 2000-2001 model, mahogany body, maple top, rosewood fretboard)
Pickups
PRS Tremonti Treble (bridge, ceramic humbucker), PRS Tremonti Bass (neck, alnico humbucker)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio recording, early 2000s era)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2001. Mark Tremonti is known to have used his PRS Tremonti Signature guitar and Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier amps for Creed's Weathered album, which includes 'My Sacrifice'. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for the main riff section. No explicit pedalboard evidence for this song's riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain5
Reverb2
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- clear yet powerful
- edge-of-breakup crunch
- tight and articulate rhythm
- slightly compressed
- modern rock crunch
- punchy attack
- chimey high end
- full-bodied midrange
- controlled low end
- majestic, anthemic feel