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The Art of Dying Riff Guitar Tone Settings — GOJIRA
GOJIRA · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Charvel Joe Duplantier Signature
Pickups
DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary (bridge, humbucker)
Amp
EVH 5150 III (Fender-produced, likely 100W head)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2008 (The Way of All Flesh album). No evidence of pedals or effects beyond amp distortion for the riff section. Guitar is confirmed from interviews and photos; amp is confirmed from multiple interviews as the core of Gojira's sound in this era.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass6
Gain9
Reverb0
Treble6.5
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- crushing low end
- articulate pick attack
- aggressive palm muting
- high-gain saturation
- clear note separation
- modern metal clarity
- focused and punchy
- minimal ambience
- dynamic riffing
Notes & Caveats
- No specific amp knob settings for 'The Art of Dying' studio recording found; settings estimated based on typical EVH 5150 III usage for modern metal and Gojira's genre/era.
- No evidence of pedals or effects used in the riff section; interviews confirm amp distortion is the only effect.
- Pickup type and selector inferred from artist's signature guitar and typical rhythm tone for Gojira.
- If new evidence emerges of pedals or effects on this track's riff, revise accordingly.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Gojira's 'The Art of Dying' features a saturated, modern metal tone with tight low end, present but not scooped mids, and clear, aggressive highs. Their typical use of high-gain amps (like Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifiers) and dry, punchy production from this era suggest these settings for maximum clarity and heaviness.