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Resentment Riff Guitar Tone Settings — A Day to Remember
A Day to Remember · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
ESP LTD EC-401B
Pickups
EMG 81/60 active humbuckers
Amp
EVH 5150 III 100-Watt Tube Head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2019 (You're Welcome album sessions). Gear confirmed for band and era, but not explicitly tied to this specific song in sources. No explicit mention of live vs studio differences for this song; settings estimated for studio rhythm/riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer · overdrive
ESP LTD EC-401B → Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer → EVH 5150 III 100-Watt Tube Head (minimal digital reverb)
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Tone Character
- aggressive yet melodic
- tight and percussive
- crunchy high-gain distortion
- articulate palm-muted chugs
- powerful low end
- clear note separation
- raw edge
- modern metalcore punch
- layered rhythm guitars
- slight mid-scoop
Notes & Caveats
- No explicit source ties the ESP LTD EC-401B and EVH 5150 III directly to the 'Resentment' studio recording, but both are confirmed for the band and era.
- No specific numeric amp settings found; settings estimated based on typical EVH 5150 III usage in modern metalcore and genre conventions.
- No explicit mention of pedals or effects for this song; Tube Screamer inferred from Equipboard as part of their general sound, but not confirmed for this exact track.
- No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in the riff section; only high-gain rhythm tone is clearly audible.
- Pickup choice inferred from typical metal rhythm practice and tone.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. A Day to Remember's 'Resentment' riff features a modern, tight, high-gain metalcore tone with controlled low end, balanced mids (not scooped), and clear but not harsh highs. Their typical Mesa/Peavey/5150-type amps are set for punch and clarity with minimal reverb for a dry, aggressive mix.