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To the Flowers Riff Guitar Tone Settings — While She Sleeps

While She Sleeps · 2010s+ · metal

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Ibanez Roadcore RC365H (custom, likely baritone setup)
Pickups
EMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)
Amp
Peavey 6534+ Guitar Amplifier Head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 2024. Sean Long confirmed using his custom Ibanez with EMG 81 for riff recording on 'To the Flowers'. Peavey 6534+ is the cited studio amp. No evidence of live rig for this song. Tuned to a custom drop tuning (likely Drop C or D-X).

Amp Settings

Mids
5
Bass
6
Gain
8
Reverb
1
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

Effects Chain

  • DigiTech Whammy DT · modulation
  • Noise Gate (model unknown) · noise_gate

Ibanez Roadcore RC365H (EMG 81 bridge) → DigiTech Whammy DT → Noise Gate → Peavey 6534+ Head → Marshall 1960 cab (minimal amp reverb)

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • aggressive palm muting
  • high-gain saturation
  • articulate attack
  • modern metalcore clarity
  • low-end punch
  • scooped mids
  • active pickup bite
  • compressed, focused sound
  • minimal ambience

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No exact amp knob settings found for Peavey 6534+ on this song; settings estimated based on typical modern metalcore usage and amp type.
  • ⚠️Pedal usage for riff section is inferred from interviews and pedalboard photos; no direct studio session notes available.
  • ⚠️Pickup selector inferred as bridge due to EMG 81 and genre-typical rhythm tone.
  • ⚠️Reverb setting is estimated low as the riff section is dry and tight; no evidence of heavy ambience.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. While She Sleeps' 'To the Flowers' riff features a tight, modern metal tone with high gain, controlled bass for tightness, balanced mids (not scooped), and crisp but not harsh treble/presence. The production is dry and punchy, typical of modern metalcore, with little to no amp reverb.

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