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Riff Tone
Calling All Cars
Senses Fail
Guitarpunk2000s
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown exact model (likely Gibson Les Paul or ESP/LTD Eclipse based on era and genre, but not confirmed for this recording)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Marshall JCM series (exact model not confirmed, but both cited as used in studio)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2008 (Life Is Not a Waiting Room). Sources confirm Mesa and Marshall amps used in studio, but do not specify exact model for this song/section. Guitar model not confirmed for this riff. No pedalboard or effect details for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gain distortionpunchy low endarticulate riff definitionmodern post-hardcore crunchslightly scooped midscrisp attackminimal ambiencefocused, driving rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and aggressive palm muting at a high tempo, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown exact model (likely Gibson Les Paul or ESP/LTD Eclipse based on era and genre, but not confirmed for this recording)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Marshall JCM series (exact model not confirmed, but both cited as used in studio)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2008 (Life Is Not a Waiting Room). Sources confirm Mesa and Marshall amps used in studio, but do not specify exact model for this song/section. Guitar model not confirmed for this riff. No pedalboard or effect details for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gain distortionpunchy low endarticulate riff definitionmodern post-hardcore crunchslightly scooped midscrisp attackminimal ambiencefocused, driving rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and aggressive palm muting at a high tempo, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.