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American Idiot (Live at Irving Plaza, New York, NY, 9/21/04)
Green Day
GuitarRiffDistortedpunk2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior (Billie Joe Armstrong Signature, 2003-2004 era)
AmpMarshall Plexi 1959SLP (modded, live rig, 2004)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6
gain7
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tight and percussiveaggressive midrange punchcrisp, biting highsfull-bodied punk cruncharticulate pick attackminimal sustain (riff section)raw, in-your-face rhythmslightly compressed from amp overdriveno ambient effectsfocused, direct sound
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive downstrokes and tight palm muting typical of punk rhythm guitar, but uses basic power chords and straightforward rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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