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Today I Saw the Whole World Guitar Tone Settings

Pierce the Veil · 2010s+ · metal

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Fender Blacktop Series Jaguar HH
Pickups
Fender Blacktop Jaguar HH stock humbuckers
Amp
Unknown (likely high-gain tube amp, model not confirmed for studio recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Gear is based on Tony Perry's known studio and touring guitars for the 'Misadventures' era (2016). No explicit amp model or studio pedalboard for this song's recording found. Pedals listed are from verified rig rundowns and are likely candidates for the riff tone. Studio recording, 2016.

Amp Settings

Mids
5.5
Bass
6
Gain
8
Reverb
1.5
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

Effects Chain

  • Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor · noise_gate
  • MXR EVH Phase 90 · phaser
  • Ernie Ball 6166 Mono Volume Pedal · other

Fender Blacktop Jaguar HH → Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor → MXR EVH Phase 90 → Ernie Ball 6166 Volume Pedal → High-gain tube amp (model unknown, likely with spring reverb)

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • aggressive palm muting
  • articulate high-gain saturation
  • chunky low end
  • slightly scooped mids
  • crisp and cutting treble
  • modern post-hardcore attack
  • clear note separation under distortion
  • dynamic pick attack
  • controlled feedback

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