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Riff Tone
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Rivermaya
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown Strat-style electric guitar (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar, as per era and genre, but not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown (no explicit source; likely solid-state or clean tube amp, typical for 1990s Filipino rock, but not confirmed for this recording)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994 (from 'Rivermaya' debut album). No official rig rundown or studio notes found for this specific song/section. Tab explicitly states 'neck pickup' and 'clean tone w/ flanger' for riff. No evidence of specific amp or guitar model used in studio.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothslightly modulated (flanger)articulate single-note clarityclean and glassyneck pickup fullnesssubtle studio ambienceno audible distortiongentle attacklush modulation textureopen, airy sound
Difficulty
The riff is moderately challenging due to its clean phrasing, use of slides and legato techniques, and the need for precise timing with modulation. However, it does not require advanced speed or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown Strat-style electric guitar (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar, as per era and genre, but not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown (no explicit source; likely solid-state or clean tube amp, typical for 1990s Filipino rock, but not confirmed for this recording)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1994 (from 'Rivermaya' debut album). No official rig rundown or studio notes found for this specific song/section. Tab explicitly states 'neck pickup' and 'clean tone w/ flanger' for riff. No evidence of specific amp or guitar model used in studio.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothslightly modulated (flanger)articulate single-note clarityclean and glassyneck pickup fullnesssubtle studio ambienceno audible distortiongentle attacklush modulation textureopen, airy sound
Difficulty
The riff is moderately challenging due to its clean phrasing, use of slides and legato techniques, and the need for precise timing with modulation. However, it does not require advanced speed or complex chord voicings.