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Riff Tone
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American Hi-Fi
Guitarpunk2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Deluxe (1973)
AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model not specified, likely JCM series or similar high-gain Marshall head)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2000/2001. Guitar confirmed from music video and Equipboard. Amp confirmed as Marshall from multiple sources, but exact model not specified for studio recording. No evidence of additional pedals or alternate guitars for the main riff section.
Tone Character(10)
crunchy and saturatedtight and percussivemidrange-forward puncharticulate attackthick, modern distortionclear note separationaggressive palm mutingslightly compressedminimal ambiencefocused low end
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, fast and accurate power chord changes, and aggressive picking to maintain the punchy, percussive feel. While not technically advanced, the tempo and rhythmic precision demand solid intermediate skills.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Deluxe (1973)
AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model not specified, likely JCM series or similar high-gain Marshall head)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2000/2001. Guitar confirmed from music video and Equipboard. Amp confirmed as Marshall from multiple sources, but exact model not specified for studio recording. No evidence of additional pedals or alternate guitars for the main riff section.
Tone Character(10)
crunchy and saturatedtight and percussivemidrange-forward puncharticulate attackthick, modern distortionclear note separationaggressive palm mutingslightly compressedminimal ambiencefocused low end
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, fast and accurate power chord changes, and aggressive picking to maintain the punchy, percussive feel. While not technically advanced, the tempo and rhythmic precision demand solid intermediate skills.