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Through Struggle Riff Guitar Tone Settings — As I Lay Dying

As I Lay Dying · 2000s · metal

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Ibanez ART 520
Pickups
Humbuckers (likely stock Ibanez ART 520 pickups, possibly EMG 81/85 or Seymour Duncan, but not confirmed for this recording)
Amp
High-gain amplifier (exact model not confirmed, likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Peavey 5150/6505 based on era/genre, but not explicitly stated for this recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 2005 (Shadows Are Security album). No explicit confirmation of exact amp model or pickup brand for this song's riff section. Maxon OD808 Overdrive confirmed as part of the tone-shaping chain. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in the riff section.

Amp Settings

Mids
4.5
Bass
6
Gain
9
Reverb
0
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

Effects Chain

  • Maxon OD808 Overdrive · overdrive

Ibanez ART 520 → Maxon OD808 Overdrive → High-gain amp (likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Peavey 5150/6505, no reverb)

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Tone Character

  • tight and punchy
  • crushing and saturated
  • aggressive palm-muted chugs
  • articulate attack
  • robust low end
  • scooped mids
  • high-gain saturation
  • percussive rhythm
  • clear note separation
  • minimal ambience

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No explicit confirmation of exact amp model or pickup brand for 'Through Struggle' riff section in available sources.
  • ⚠️Amp settings are estimated based on typical 2000s metalcore tones and common gear for As I Lay Dying (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Peavey 5150/6505 with Maxon OD808).
  • ⚠️No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in the riff section; only overdrive pedal (Maxon OD808) is confirmed.
  • ⚠️Pickup model is not confirmed for this recording; Ibanez ART 520 stock humbuckers assumed.
  • ⚠️Settings are inferred from genre, era, and Equipboard's mention of Maxon OD808 and high-gain amps.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. As I Lay Dying's 'Through Struggle' features a tight, modern metalcore tone typical of mid-2000s productions: high gain for aggressive saturation, tight low end, slightly scooped but not hollow mids, bright but not harsh treble, and a dry, in-your-face sound with little to no reverb. These settings reflect both the band's known use of Mesa/Peavey amps and genre conventions.

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