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Riff Tone
Coast to Coast
Elliott Smith
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-330
AmpFender combo amp (exact model unknown, likely Twin Reverb or Deluxe Reverb)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2003 (recorded for the album 'From a Basement on the Hill'). No direct evidence of pedals or effects used on this specific riff section; most sources reference general gear used by Elliott Smith in this era. No evidence of live-specific gear for this part.
Tone Character(10)
slightly gritty edge-of-breakupwarm and mid-focusedclear note separationmild compression and sustainarticulate attack with some bitedynamic response to pickingopen and airy chord voicingssubtle amp reverbnot heavily saturatedorganic, natural amp tone
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate technique due to its use of extended chords, syncopated strumming, and the need for dynamic touch to control the amp's breakup and clarity.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-330
AmpFender combo amp (exact model unknown, likely Twin Reverb or Deluxe Reverb)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2003 (recorded for the album 'From a Basement on the Hill'). No direct evidence of pedals or effects used on this specific riff section; most sources reference general gear used by Elliott Smith in this era. No evidence of live-specific gear for this part.
Tone Character(10)
slightly gritty edge-of-breakupwarm and mid-focusedclear note separationmild compression and sustainarticulate attack with some bitedynamic response to pickingopen and airy chord voicingssubtle amp reverbnot heavily saturatedorganic, natural amp tone
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate technique due to its use of extended chords, syncopated strumming, and the need for dynamic touch to control the amp's breakup and clarity.