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Riff Tone
Everlong
Unknown Artist
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely, but not confirmed for this recording)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio), Vox AC30 (clean intro, possibly layered)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1997. Most sources indicate Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for main riff rhythm, with possible Vox AC30 for clean intro. Gear is for studio recording, not live. No explicit confirmation of pedal use for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivefull-bodied distortionaggressive attackclear note separationdynamic responsearticulate midsslightly scooped but presentpunchy and drivingminimal effects colorationclassic 90s alt-rock crunch
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and precise muting to maintain clarity at tempo, with challenging syncopated rhythms and endurance for repeated sections.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely, but not confirmed for this recording)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio), Vox AC30 (clean intro, possibly layered)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1997. Most sources indicate Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for main riff rhythm, with possible Vox AC30 for clean intro. Gear is for studio recording, not live. No explicit confirmation of pedal use for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivefull-bodied distortionaggressive attackclear note separationdynamic responsearticulate midsslightly scooped but presentpunchy and drivingminimal effects colorationclassic 90s alt-rock crunch
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and precise muting to maintain clarity at tempo, with challenging syncopated rhythms and endurance for repeated sections.