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Riff Tone
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Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Chris Henderson Singlecut Signature
AmpMarshall JCM2000 DSL100
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2002 (Away from the Sun album). Riff section. Guitar and amp confirmed by multiple sources for this era and song. Pickup selection inferred from modern rock rhythm conventions and source tone tips.
Tone Character(10)
tight low endstrong midrange presenceslightly scooped mids for aggressioncrunchy and articulate rhythmminimal ambiencemodern high-output humbucker punchBritish-voiced amp grindclear note separationpunchy attacktight and percussive
Difficulty
The riff requires solid palm muting and rhythmic accuracy in a drop tuning, but uses straightforward power chords and picking, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Chris Henderson Singlecut Signature
AmpMarshall JCM2000 DSL100
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2002 (Away from the Sun album). Riff section. Guitar and amp confirmed by multiple sources for this era and song. Pickup selection inferred from modern rock rhythm conventions and source tone tips.
Tone Character(10)
tight low endstrong midrange presenceslightly scooped mids for aggressioncrunchy and articulate rhythmminimal ambiencemodern high-output humbucker punchBritish-voiced amp grindclear note separationpunchy attacktight and percussive
Difficulty
The riff requires solid palm muting and rhythmic accuracy in a drop tuning, but uses straightforward power chords and picking, making it accessible to intermediate players.