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Riff Tone
Gloom Boys
Waterparks
Guitarpunk2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (exact model unknown, likely Mexican or American Standard, as used by Geoff Wigington in studio)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio recording, likely 2203 or 2204 head, as typical for modern pop-punk/rock production)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2016 (Double Dare album). No direct evidence of pedals or alternate amps for the riff section. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this part.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchymodern pop-punk cruncharticulate power chordsaggressive attackclear note separationpolished and radio-readyfocused midrangeslight top-end sizzlecontrolled low endminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, consistent strumming and tight palm muting for clarity, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of pop-punk.
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Create Free AccountGuitarpunk2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (exact model unknown, likely Mexican or American Standard, as used by Geoff Wigington in studio)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio recording, likely 2203 or 2204 head, as typical for modern pop-punk/rock production)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2016 (Double Dare album). No direct evidence of pedals or alternate amps for the riff section. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this part.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchymodern pop-punk cruncharticulate power chordsaggressive attackclear note separationpolished and radio-readyfocused midrangeslight top-end sizzlecontrolled low endminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, consistent strumming and tight palm muting for clarity, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of pop-punk.