GuitarDistortedRiff
The Clincher Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Chevelle
Chevelle · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
PRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s model, as used by Pete Loeffler in this era)
Pickups
PRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely Rev F or G, as used by Chevelle on 'This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In)')
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2004. Gear inferred from Chevelle's known studio rig for this album and era; no direct source confirms exact serial/model for this track. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb1
Treble6.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- saturated high-gain rhythm
- articulate low-end
- slightly scooped mids
- aggressive attack
- chunky and heavy
- minimal ambience
- clear note separation
- modern rock/metal clarity
- focused, punchy distortion