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Riff Tone

Go with the Flow

Queens of the Stone Age

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson 1976 Explorer
AmpAmpeg V-4

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2002; Josh Homme is known for using the Ampeg V-4 and a Gibson Explorer for the main riff on 'Go with the Flow.' Pedalboard details for this specific recording are closely guarded, but the core sound is Explorer → Ampeg V-4 with heavy midrange boost. No evidence of modulation or time-based effects on the riff section. All info is for the studio recording, not live.

Tone Character(10)
aggressively boosted midrangetight, percussive attackfuzzy, saturated distortionpunchy power chordsraw, compressed crunchthick, focused midrangeminimal ambienceno audible modulationdry, in-your-face soundpalm-muted chugs

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically driving and requires stamina for fast downstrokes and tight palm muting, but uses straightforward power chords and no advanced techniques.

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