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Riff Tone
Black Me Out (Live)
Against Me!
Guitarpunk2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely Troy Van Leeuwen Signature, red wine finish)
AmpVox Custom Classic AC30CC2X
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Live performance, circa 2014-2015; gear confirmed for live era, not studio. Blackstone Appliances Mosfet Overdrive pedal is a key part of the riff tone. No evidence of additional modulation or time-based pedals for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
gritty and aggressivedistinctive biteraw and powerfulmid-forward punchbright and cuttingwarm tube saturationarticulate attackslightly compresseddynamic responsepercussive rhythm
Difficulty
The riff section requires fast, consistent power chord changes and aggressive strumming typical of punk, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely Troy Van Leeuwen Signature, red wine finish)
AmpVox Custom Classic AC30CC2X
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Live performance, circa 2014-2015; gear confirmed for live era, not studio. Blackstone Appliances Mosfet Overdrive pedal is a key part of the riff tone. No evidence of additional modulation or time-based pedals for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
gritty and aggressivedistinctive biteraw and powerfulmid-forward punchbright and cuttingwarm tube saturationarticulate attackslightly compresseddynamic responsepercussive rhythm
Difficulty
The riff section requires fast, consistent power chord changes and aggressive strumming typical of punk, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings.