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Riff Tone
Elephant
Tame Impala
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarSquier J Mascis Jazzmaster
AmpFender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2012 (Lonerism album). Gear confirmed via Equipboard and pedalboard photos from the era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the riff section. All gear listed is for the studio recording of the riff section only.
Tone Character(10)
thick, saturated fuzzmid-heavy, compressed attacksustained, woolly distortionpsychedelic, vintage-inspired fuzztight, punchy rhythmslightly scooped but present midsaggressive, biting top enddense, wall-of-sound texturefuzzy, almost synth-like sustaincrunchy, percussive riffing
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically driving but not technically complex, requiring tight timing and control of heavy fuzz to avoid muddiness. Palm muting and dynamic control are key.
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Original Gear
GuitarSquier J Mascis Jazzmaster
AmpFender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2012 (Lonerism album). Gear confirmed via Equipboard and pedalboard photos from the era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the riff section. All gear listed is for the studio recording of the riff section only.
Tone Character(10)
thick, saturated fuzzmid-heavy, compressed attacksustained, woolly distortionpsychedelic, vintage-inspired fuzztight, punchy rhythmslightly scooped but present midsaggressive, biting top enddense, wall-of-sound texturefuzzy, almost synth-like sustaincrunchy, percussive riffing
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically driving but not technically complex, requiring tight timing and control of heavy fuzz to avoid muddiness. Palm muting and dynamic control are key.