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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
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms exact amp or pedal settings for 'The Clincher' riff section; settings estimated based on typical Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier usage in 2000s modern rock/metal and Chevelle's known rig for this album.
- No explicit confirmation of pedals or effects used on the riff section; no evidence of modulation, delay, or reverb beyond subtle amp reverb.
- Guitar and amp models inferred from Chevelle's studio rig for 'This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In)' era; no photo or interview directly ties these to the riff section of 'The Clincher'.
- No evidence of effects loop usage or additional rack gear for the riff section.
- If new evidence emerges (e.g., studio photos, interviews), update accordingly.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Chevelle's 'The Clincher' features a tight, saturated modern alt-metal tone with pronounced mids and a controlled low end, typical of Pete Loeffler's Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier setup. The tone is dry (no audible reverb), with high gain, moderate bass to avoid muddiness, balanced mids, and slightly boosted treble/presence for clarity and aggression.