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Riff Tone
Hash Pipe
Weezer
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior (1960 Doublecut, likely black finish)
AmpMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio rhythm guitar, Green Album era)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Hash Pipe' (2001, Green Album). Guitar and amp confirmed for Green Album rhythm tracks. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; distortion likely from amp. Pickup and amp model confirmed for this era and song. No evidence of live/touring substitutions.
Tone Character(10)
thick and crunchytight and percussivestrong, sustaining power chordsaggressive attackmid-focused puncharticulate and clearmodern high-gain distortionminimal noiseno modulation or ambiencefocused low end
Difficulty
The riff is based on straightforward power chords with palm muting and aggressive picking, making it accessible to most players with basic technique, but requiring tight rhythm and muting for authenticity.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior (1960 Doublecut, likely black finish)
AmpMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio rhythm guitar, Green Album era)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Hash Pipe' (2001, Green Album). Guitar and amp confirmed for Green Album rhythm tracks. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; distortion likely from amp. Pickup and amp model confirmed for this era and song. No evidence of live/touring substitutions.
Tone Character(10)
thick and crunchytight and percussivestrong, sustaining power chordsaggressive attackmid-focused puncharticulate and clearmodern high-gain distortionminimal noiseno modulation or ambiencefocused low end
Difficulty
The riff is based on straightforward power chords with palm muting and aggressive picking, making it accessible to most players with basic technique, but requiring tight rhythm and muting for authenticity.