This track's intro is based off of a jazz composition written by my good friend, Luc Herrmann, also titled "July". You can have a listen here:
http://www.lucherrmann.com/lucherrma...

Signal chain:
Schecter Blackjack SLS tuned to Drop A
MXR Noise Clamp
Some bigass pedal switcher control we'll ignore the unused pedals
Boss Sd1 Super Overdrive in front of the amp
TCElectronics Hold of Fame Reverb in the loop
Boss Space Echo in the loop
EVH 5150 III 2x12 combo
SM57
Presonus Audiobox 1818VSL still defective...
Logic Pro X

Other things used:
Nord Stage2 88key for piano and synth tones
Roland TD11KVS electric drums into Superior Drummer 2.0
ESP LTD D5NS 5string bass