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November Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Silverstein

Silverstein · 2010s+ · metal

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Original Recording

Guitar
Ernie Ball Music Man Valentine (custom, as used by Paul Marc Rousseau)
Pickups
DiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge humbucker)
Amp
Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira (amp sim plugin, used for heavy tones)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 2021. Gear confirmed for heavy riff sections by Paul Marc Rousseau in interviews and lessons for Silverstein's 'Bankrupt' (same album/era as 'November'). No evidence of different gear for 'November' riff. Plugin amp sim used in studio, not a physical amp.

Amp Settings

Mids
5.5
Bass
6
Gain
8.5
Reverb
1.5
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • aggressive palm muting
  • modern metalcore saturation
  • clear note separation
  • articulate low end
  • crisp high end
  • focused midrange punch
  • dynamic pick response
  • controlled feedback
  • slightly scooped mids

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct source confirms the exact amp sim settings for 'November'; settings estimated based on Neural DSP Gojira plugin typical metalcore usage and genre/era conventions.
  • ⚠️Pedals and effects are not specifically listed for 'November'; no evidence of additional pedals beyond amp sim and guitar.
  • ⚠️Gear and signal chain inferred from confirmed 'Bankrupt' recording session (same album/era, same guitarist, same heavy tone).
  • ⚠️No evidence of modulation or time-based effects (delay, chorus, flanger, etc.) in the riff section; only amp sim distortion and minimal reverb presumed.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Silverstein's 'November' riff features a tight, modern post-hardcore tone with high gain, controlled bass for clarity, balanced mids (not scooped), and enough treble/presence for cut without harshness. The production is dry and punchy, typical for 2000s post-hardcore, so reverb is minimal.

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