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Riff Tone
Born to Lose
Des Rocs
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (no direct source for exact model used on 'Born to Lose' riff section)
AmpUnknown (no direct source for exact amp model used on this recording)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
No direct sources specify the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used for the studio recording of 'Born to Lose' by Des Rocs. No evidence found for live vs. studio differences. Recording year is 2021 (album: 'A Real Good Person In A Real Bad Place').
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturated crunchaggressive and punchytight low endpresent midrangeslightly scooped highsdynamic and percussive attackmodern rock clarityno audible modulationstudio-polishedarticulate riff definition
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level technique due to its aggressive attack, palm muting, and precise timing, but does not involve advanced lead or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (no direct source for exact model used on 'Born to Lose' riff section)
AmpUnknown (no direct source for exact amp model used on this recording)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
No direct sources specify the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used for the studio recording of 'Born to Lose' by Des Rocs. No evidence found for live vs. studio differences. Recording year is 2021 (album: 'A Real Good Person In A Real Bad Place').
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturated crunchaggressive and punchytight low endpresent midrangeslightly scooped highsdynamic and percussive attackmodern rock clarityno audible modulationstudio-polishedarticulate riff definition
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level technique due to its aggressive attack, palm muting, and precise timing, but does not involve advanced lead or complex chord voicings.