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Riff Tone
How Great Is Our God
Chris Tomlin
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender American Standard Stratocaster
AmpFender Hot Rod Deluxe
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2004; no direct evidence for pedals or amp model in sources, but Stratocaster and Fender amps are standard for Chris Tomlin's studio work in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
slightly drivenbright and articulateopen and airychimey highsdynamic and responsiveclear note separationmild breakuptouch-sensitivenot heavily compressedsubtle grit
Difficulty
The riff section is straightforward with basic chord shapes and strumming, but requires dynamic control to maintain the edge-of-breakup tone and clarity.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender American Standard Stratocaster
AmpFender Hot Rod Deluxe
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2004; no direct evidence for pedals or amp model in sources, but Stratocaster and Fender amps are standard for Chris Tomlin's studio work in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
slightly drivenbright and articulateopen and airychimey highsdynamic and responsiveclear note separationmild breakuptouch-sensitivenot heavily compressedsubtle grit
Difficulty
The riff section is straightforward with basic chord shapes and strumming, but requires dynamic control to maintain the edge-of-breakup tone and clarity.