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So Far So Fake Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Pierce the Veil
Pierce the Veil · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul (likely Standard or Custom, as referenced in forum and consistent with band/era)
Pickups
Humbucker (Gibson stock, likely 498T/490R or Burstbucker, but exact model not confirmed for this track)
Amp
Orange Rockerverb MKII 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2012 era (from 'Collide With The Sky' album). Guitar and amp confirmed for album, settings from forum user referencing riff tone. No explicit pickup model or selector position for this song, but Les Paul bridge pickup is typical for heavy riff sections.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass5.5
Gain8
Reverb2.5
Treble5.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Fuzz pedal (model unknown, likely JHS Muffuletta or EarthQuaker Devices Hoof V1) · fuzz
- Overdrive pedal (model unknown) · overdrive
Guitar → Fuzz/Overdrive pedal(s) → Orange Rockerverb MKII (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- tight palm-muted chugs
- aggressive rhythm attack
- punchy yet warm tone
- melodic aggression
- articulate note separation
- percussive low end
- saturated high-gain drive
- clear pick attack
- cutting midrange presence
- modern post-hardcore clarity