🎸 Metal · 2010s+

Gifted Every Strength by Loathe (Riff · Distorted) — Guitar Tone

by Loathe · riff

The Gifted Every Strength by Loathe guitar tone is built on a Fractal Audio Axe-FX III, dialed in at gain 9/10, bass 6, mid 4.5, treble 7, presence 6.5 (community-researched baseline). Full breakdown below — then adapt every knob to your exact guitar and amp, free.

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Amp settings (0–10)

GAIN

BASS

4.5

MID

TREBLE

6.5

PRESENCE

REVERB

Community-researched baseline. Your rig is different — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials every knob for your specific guitar, amp and pickups.

How these settings compare

Measured against the 284 metal tones in our researched catalog: Gain 9 sits above the metal average (7.3) — a hotter, more saturated take than most metal tones; mids at 4.5 are right around average (5.2).

Guitar controls

VOLUME

TONE

Original gear

Guitar: Epiphone 'Inspired by Gibson Custom' '63 Les Paul SG Custom with Maestro Vibrola · Amp: Fractal Audio Axe-FX III (amp modeling, likely high-gain amp model such as Mesa/Peavey/5150 emulation)

Gear confirmed for Erik Bickerstaffe on 'Gifted Every Strength' live and likely studio (2020s). Axe-FX III used for both live and studio tones. No evidence of traditional tube amp on this recording. Pedalboard is used for select effects, but most core tone is from Axe-FX III. Studio context presumed for album version.

Gear used on this tone

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Pickups

Bridge pickup

Signal chain

Epiphone 'Inspired by Gibson Custom' '63 Les Paul SG Custom with Maestro Vibrola → Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal → Behringer FX600 Digital Multi-FX → Fractal Audio Axe-FX III (amp modeling, likely high-gain amp model such as Mesa/Peavey/5150 emulation)

Effects

distortion, modulation (occasional), digital reverb (minimal)

Amp effects: Reverb (digital, level 2)

Tone character

tight and percussive, saturated high-gain, articulate low-end, aggressive and modern, compressed and focused, minimal ambience, punchy pick attack, clear note separation, djent-inspired chug, slightly scooped mids

Recording context

studio

How it’s played

straight, medium tempo, aggressive dynamics · high-gain distortion. This shapes how hard the amp is pushed and where the EQ sits for the Gifted Every Strength sound.

Difficulty

4/5 · Riff

The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for tight, percussive chugs, precise muting, and rhythmic accuracy in a modern metal context. Extended range/baritone tuning adds to the technical challenge.

Worth knowing

No direct amp model or knob settings for 'Gifted Every Strength' studio version found; settings estimated based on Axe-FX III high-gain metal presets and live rig evidence.
Pedalboard contains many experimental pedals, but only Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal and Behringer FX600 Digital Multi-FX are confirmed in use for heavy rhythm sections.
Fishman Fluence Modern pickups confirmed for live and likely studio use; no evidence of passive pickups on this song.
No evidence of traditional tube amp (Marshall, Orange, etc.) on the studio recording; all sources point to Axe-FX III for core amp tone.
Reverb is minimal or off for riff section; estimated at 2/10 for slight space.
Signal chain and effects inferred from live rig and genre conventions; no explicit studio session notes available.
Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Loathe's 'Gifted Every Strength' features a modern, tight, and aggressive djent/metalcore tone with extreme gain, tight low end, slightly scooped but present mids, and crisp highs. The band favors a dry, articulate sound with little to no reverb, and their amp settings typically emphasize clarity and punch for percussive riffing.

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Gifted Every Strength guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for the Gifted Every Strength guitar tone?

Set your amp to roughly: gain 9, bass 6, mid 4.5, treble 7, presence 6.5, reverb 1. These are community-researched baselines — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials them for your exact guitar and amp.

What gear was used for the Gifted Every Strength tone?

Original gear/effects: Guitar: Epiphone 'Inspired by Gibson Custom' '63 Les Paul SG Custom with Maestro Vibrola · Amp: Fractal Audio Axe-FX III (amp modeling, likely high-gain amp model such as Mesa/Peavey/5150 emulation); distortion, modulation (occasional), digital reverb (minimal).

Can I get the Gifted Every Strength tone on a different guitar or amp?

Yes. Different guitars and amps need different knob positions to sound the same. GuitarToneAdapt models pickup output and wood brightness, then compensates so you match the record on your own rig.

How do I sound like Loathe on Gifted Every Strength — what gear and pedals?

Start with Bridge pickup, the amp EQ above (gain 9, bass 6, mid 4.5, treble 7, presence 6.5, reverb 1), and distortion, modulation (occasional), digital reverb (minimal). Then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for the guitar, amp and pedals you actually own so it sits like the record.

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