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Not That Nice Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Speed
Speed · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Unknown (no direct source for exact model used on 'Not That Nice' riff section)
Pickups
Unknown (no direct source for exact pickup type/model used on 'Not That Nice' riff section)
Amp
Unknown (no direct source for exact amp model used on 'Not That Nice' riff section)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (estimated, typical for aggressive riffing in this genre)
No direct sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp model used for the studio recording of 'Not That Nice' by Speed. No rig rundown, photo, or interview with the band about this specific song or session was found. All gear data below is estimated based on genre (hardcore/metalcore), era (2020s), and typical gear for this style. No evidence for live vs studio differences.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass5.5
Gain7.5
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and aggressive
- punchy and percussive
- articulate attack
- focused midrange
- minimal ambience
- modern hardcore clarity
- fast palm muting
- slight amp reverb for space
- no audible modulation
- high-gain saturation
Notes & Caveats
- No direct sources found for the exact guitar, pickups, or amp model used on 'Not That Nice' by Speed.
- No specific numeric amp or pedal settings found for this song or artist; all settings estimated based on genre (hardcore/metalcore), era (2020s), and typical modern high-gain amp usage.
- No pedalboard photos, interviews, or studio notes for this recording; effects and gear are inferred from audio and genre conventions.
- No evidence of modulation, delay, or time-based effects in the riff section; only minimal amp reverb is inferred.
- If future direct evidence emerges, update all gear and settings fields accordingly.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Speed's 'Not That Nice' riff section features a modern hardcore tone: tight, aggressive, and mid-present but not scooped, with high gain, controlled bass to avoid muddiness, and little to no reverb for a dry, punchy mix. These settings reflect typical gear and production choices for contemporary hardcore/punk.