GuitarCleanRiff
Trains Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Porcupine Tree
Porcupine Tree · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Paul Reed Smith Custom 22
Pickups
PRS Dragon II humbuckers
Amp
Unknown (likely Fender or boutique clean amp, model not confirmed for studio recording)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Studio recording, 2002 (In Absentia album). No direct source confirms exact amp model for the clean riff section. PRS Custom 22 confirmed as Steven Wilson's main guitar for this era. No evidence of pedals or effects used for the clean riff section beyond possible amp reverb.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain2.5
Reverb3.5
Treble6.5
Presence5
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Tone Character
- coppery-clean
- articulate and percussive
- warm and natural
- acoustic-like clarity
- slight amp reverb for ambience
- no audible compression or modulation
- dynamic and touch-sensitive
- full-bodied clean
- slightly rounded highs
- present midrange