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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
Notes & Caveats
- Amp and guitar confirmed for album, but not explicitly for this song—settings are from a forum user referencing the riff tone, not official studio notes.
- Pickup model not confirmed for this specific recording; bridge humbucker inferred based on genre and typical usage.
- Pedals/effects not explicitly listed for this song/section; fuzz/overdrive pedals are mentioned as typical for the band but not tied to this recording.
- No explicit pickup selector position stated; bridge pickup is inferred for riff.
- No pedal settings or exact pedal models confirmed for this recording—see effects_used for details.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Pierce the Veil's 'So Far So Fake' riff uses a modern, saturated high-gain tone with tight low end, slightly scooped but present mids, and bright, cutting treble typical of post-hardcore/metalcore production from the late 2000s. Minimal reverb and boosted presence reflect the genre's preference for clarity and aggression.