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The Thespian Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Alesana

Alesana · 2000s · metal

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Original Recording

Guitar
ESP LTD EC-1000
Pickups
EMG 81/85 active humbuckers
Amp
Peavey 5150 II
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 2008. Gear inferred from genre, era, and typical band setup for 'Where Myth Fades to Legend' album. No direct source confirms exact gear for 'The Thespian' riff, but ESP LTD EC-1000 with EMGs and Peavey 5150 II are standard for Alesana's heavy rhythm tones in this era.

Amp Settings

Mids
4.5
Bass
6
Gain
8
Reverb
1.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • Noise gate pedal (model unknown) · noise_gate

ESP LTD EC-1000 (EMG 81/85) → Noise gate → Peavey 5150 II (spring reverb low)

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • scooped midrange
  • aggressive palm muting
  • high-gain saturation
  • articulate attack
  • modern metalcore punch
  • compressed low end
  • clear note separation
  • slightly bright top end
  • minimal ambience

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct source confirms exact guitar, amp, or pedal models/settings for 'The Thespian' riff; all gear and settings are estimated based on typical Alesana studio setups for this album and genre conventions.
  • ⚠️No pedalboard or amp setting photos for this specific song/section found; settings inferred from common Peavey 5150 II usage in 2000s metalcore.
  • ⚠️No explicit mention of effects pedals or amp effects for this song; only high-gain rhythm tone is clearly audible.
  • ⚠️If more specific studio documentation or interviews surface, update with direct evidence.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Alesana's 'The Thespian' features a tight, modern post-hardcore/metalcore tone with high gain, slightly scooped mids, controlled bass, and enough treble/presence for clarity and attack. The production is dry and punchy, typical of late 2000s metalcore, with minimal reverb for tightness.

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