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Riff Tone
Hold On
Good Charlotte
Guitarpunk2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPaul Reed Smith SE Billy Martin Signature
AmpSoldano SLO-100 (studio, likely era-correct for 2002-2003 recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Hold On' (2002, The Young and the Hopeless). No direct evidence for clean amp model, but Benji Madden and Billy Martin both used PRS guitars and Soldano SLO amps in this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for clean sections.
Tone Character(10)
clean and chimingbright and articulateslightly scooped midstight, percussive attacksubtle reverb for spacePRS humbucker clarityno audible overdrivepop punk clean rhythmfull-bodied low endpresent but not harsh highs
Difficulty
The riff requires clean chord work and tight timing typical of pop punk, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast lead playing.
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Original Gear
GuitarPaul Reed Smith SE Billy Martin Signature
AmpSoldano SLO-100 (studio, likely era-correct for 2002-2003 recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Hold On' (2002, The Young and the Hopeless). No direct evidence for clean amp model, but Benji Madden and Billy Martin both used PRS guitars and Soldano SLO amps in this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for clean sections.
Tone Character(10)
clean and chimingbright and articulateslightly scooped midstight, percussive attacksubtle reverb for spacePRS humbucker clarityno audible overdrivepop punk clean rhythmfull-bodied low endpresent but not harsh highs
Difficulty
The riff requires clean chord work and tight timing typical of pop punk, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast lead playing.