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Son of Robot Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Dance Gavin Dance
Dance Gavin Dance · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Strandberg Boden 6
Pickups
Strandberg OEM humbuckers (likely ceramic, high-output)
Amp
EVH 5150 III (Blue Channel) or Fractal Axe-FX III (Brit JM45/5153 Blue model)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2018. Gear inferred from Will Swan's known studio setup for 'Artificial Selection' era and genre-typical choices. No direct photo or interview for this specific song, but multiple sources confirm Strandberg Boden and EVH 5150 III as primary rhythm setup for this era.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass5
Gain8.5
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Electro-Harmonix C9 Organ Machine · modulation
- DigiTech Whammy Pitch-Shifting Pedal · modulation
Strandberg Boden 6 → Electro-Harmonix C9 Organ Machine → DigiTech Whammy → EVH 5150 III (Blue Channel, low reverb)
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- articulate note separation
- aggressive attack
- modern high-gain saturation
- clear and defined low end
- moderate mids for presence
- crisp, cutting treble
- complex, syncopated rhythms
- slightly compressed
- minimal ambience