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Riff Tone

Dramamine

Modest Mouse

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster (likely early 90s American Standard or similar, as used by Isaac Brock on early Modest Mouse recordings)
AmpFender Super Six Reverb

Amp Settings

gain4.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1996. Gear confirmed for early Modest Mouse era and 'This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About' sessions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. Pedals confirmed for this era and song by multiple forum sources.

Tone Character(10)
slightly gritty edge-of-breakup cleanpercussive, dynamic picking responseclear, bell-like harmonicstight, focused low endbright, articulate highsslight overdrive from pedal and ampambient, rhythmic delay repeatsspringy, subtle reverb taildynamic attack with palm mutingdistinct single-coil clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to syncopated picking, use of natural harmonics, and precise timing with delay. Dynamic control and articulation are essential for the song's signature feel.

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