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The Place I Feel Safest Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Currents
Currents · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Ibanez RGD71ALPA
Pickups
DiMarzio Fusion Edge 7 (humbucker, high-output, ceramic)
Amp
Unknown high-gain amp (likely digital modeler or Peavey 5150/6505, but not confirmed for this recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2017. Guitar and pickup confirmed for Chris Wiseman during this album era. No direct evidence of amp model or pedals used on the studio recording. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical metalcore production. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain9
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Noise gate (model unknown) · noise_gate
Ibanez RGD71ALPA → Noise gate → High-gain amp (minimal reverb)
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Tone Character
- tight and punchy
- articulate under high gain
- aggressive palm-muted chugs
- modern metalcore saturation
- clear note separation
- percussive attack
- low noise, high clarity
- slightly scooped mids
- crisp high end
- full-bodied low end