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Riff Tone
Carl Barker (Instrumental)
Dance Gavin Dance
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarStrandberg Boden 6-string
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio, 2009 era; Mark V used live post-2010s but not on this recording)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2009 (Happiness album). Guitarist: Will Swan. Gear inferred from era and Guitar Chalk/Premier Guitar sources. No evidence of live rig or later pedals/amps being used on this studio track.
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulatepercussive attackclear note separationslightly compressedmodern progressive rock claritydynamic picking responsemedium gain saturationbright top enddefined low endcomplex chord voicings remain clear
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced picking speed, tight rhythmic accuracy, and the ability to articulate complex chords cleanly at tempo, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarStrandberg Boden 6-string
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio, 2009 era; Mark V used live post-2010s but not on this recording)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2009 (Happiness album). Guitarist: Will Swan. Gear inferred from era and Guitar Chalk/Premier Guitar sources. No evidence of live rig or later pedals/amps being used on this studio track.
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulatepercussive attackclear note separationslightly compressedmodern progressive rock claritydynamic picking responsemedium gain saturationbright top enddefined low endcomplex chord voicings remain clear
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced picking speed, tight rhythmic accuracy, and the ability to articulate complex chords cleanly at tempo, making it challenging for most players.