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Riff Tone
Bostons
Have Heart
Guitarpunk2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard or ESP E-II Eclipse
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (not specified in sources; likely Marshall or similar high-gain head typical for hardcore in 2008 studio context)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2008, album 'Songs To Scream At The Sun'. No direct source confirms exact amp model or pedal use for the recording of 'Bostons'. Guitar models confirmed by Equipboard for Have Heart studio use.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and punchytight and percussivebiting clarityfull-bodied and warmrobust low endarticulate attackdynamic and urgentmelodic yet ferociousthick distortionpalm-muted chug
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive alternate picking and tight palm muting, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of hardcore punk.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard or ESP E-II Eclipse
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (not specified in sources; likely Marshall or similar high-gain head typical for hardcore in 2008 studio context)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2008, album 'Songs To Scream At The Sun'. No direct source confirms exact amp model or pedal use for the recording of 'Bostons'. Guitar models confirmed by Equipboard for Have Heart studio use.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and punchytight and percussivebiting clarityfull-bodied and warmrobust low endarticulate attackdynamic and urgentmelodic yet ferociousthick distortionpalm-muted chug
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive alternate picking and tight palm muting, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of hardcore punk.