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The Summoning Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Sleep Token
Sleep Token · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Jackson Custom 8-string (28" scale, roasted maple neck, pale moon ebony fretboard, EverTune bridge)
Pickups
Fishman Fluence Modern (humbucker set)
Amp
Neural DSP Quad Cortex (using Archetype Gojira plugin, Soldano SLO-100 crunch model)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2022-2023 era. Guitar tech and multiple sources confirm use of custom Jackson 8-string with Fishman Fluence pickups and Quad Cortex amp modeler, likely running Neural DSP Archetype Gojira or Soldano SLO-100 crunch model. No pedalboard used; all effects and amp models handled in Quad Cortex. These details are specific to the main riff section of 'The Summoning', not the outro or solo.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- thick, rounded low end
- aggressive palm muting
- modern metal saturation
- articulate note separation
- clear, defined attack
- focused midrange punch
- minimal ambience
- heavy, dark riffing
- extended low range