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Traurig Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Bloody Dead and Sexy
Bloody Dead and Sexy · 2000s · other
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Unknown (likely offset or classic post-punk guitar, model not confirmed for this recording)
Pickups
Unknown (likely single-coil, but not confirmed for this recording)
Amp
Unknown (no specific amp model confirmed for this recording; likely solid-state or clean-voiced tube amp typical of post-punk/goth rock)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (likely, for cutting rhythm tone)
No direct sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Traurig' by Bloody Dead and Sexy. No evidence found for live vs studio differences. Recording year is early 2000s (album 'Paint It Red' released 2003).
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain5
Reverb4.5
Treble6.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Chorus pedal (model unknown) · chorus
- Reverb pedal (model unknown) · reverb
Guitar → Chorus pedal → Reverb pedal → Amp (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- bright and cutting
- slightly overdriven
- jangly and atmospheric
- clear note separation
- ambient reverb tail
- mid-forward presence
- chiming highs
- tight, percussive attack
- modest sustain
- dynamic response to picking
Notes & Caveats
- No direct sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, amp, or pedal models used on the studio recording of 'Traurig' by Bloody Dead and Sexy.
- All gear and settings are estimated based on genre (goth/post-punk), era (early 2000s), and typical production practices.
- No pedalboard photos, interviews, or rig rundowns specific to this song or band were found.
- No evidence of specific amp-based effects or pedal models; effects are inferred from genre and audible characteristics.
- If more direct sources become available, all gear and settings should be updated.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The riff in 'Traurig' features a crunchy, mid-forward post-punk/gothic rock tone typical of Bloody Dead and Sexy, with moderate gain, balanced bass, and slightly boosted mids for presence in the mix. Treble and presence are set for clarity without harshness, and reverb is moderate to provide space without washing out the riff.