GuitarDistortedRiff
Scars Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Papa Roach
Papa Roach · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Schecter Omen-6
Pickups
Schecter stock humbuckers
Amp
Fractal Axe-Fx II (amp model unknown, used for main tone in studio and live)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Jerry Horton used the Schecter Omen-6 during the nu-metal era, including the time 'Scars' was recorded (2004-2005). The Fractal Axe-Fx II is confirmed as his main amp/effects processor for both studio and live, with song-specific presets. No evidence of a traditional tube amp for this song's recording. Settings are estimated based on genre, amp type, and era.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass6
Gain7
Reverb2
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- articulate palm-muted chugs
- slightly scooped mids
- modern high-gain saturation
- controlled low end
- clear note separation
- compressed and focused
- aggressive attack
- minimal ambience
- nu-metal clarity