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Riff Tone
I Don't Smoke
Mitski
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Mustang (exact model for studio not confirmed, but most likely based on Mitski's era and live use)
AmpUnknown combo amp (studio model not confirmed; live use includes 2x12 combo and 1x8 bass amp, but no evidence for studio recording model)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2014 (from 'Bury Me at Makeout Creek'). No official rig rundown or studio documentation found. Most info is inferred from live performances and era-typical gear.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedthick, mid-heavy distortionlo-fi, garage rock edgeslightly compressed attackraw, unpolished overdrivetight and percussive riffingaggressive pick attackmodest sustainnotably dry, minimal ambienceslight breakup on chord stabs
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive strumming and precise timing, but does not involve complex chord shapes or advanced techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Mustang (exact model for studio not confirmed, but most likely based on Mitski's era and live use)
AmpUnknown combo amp (studio model not confirmed; live use includes 2x12 combo and 1x8 bass amp, but no evidence for studio recording model)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2014 (from 'Bury Me at Makeout Creek'). No official rig rundown or studio documentation found. Most info is inferred from live performances and era-typical gear.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedthick, mid-heavy distortionlo-fi, garage rock edgeslightly compressed attackraw, unpolished overdrivetight and percussive riffingaggressive pick attackmodest sustainnotably dry, minimal ambienceslight breakup on chord stabs
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive strumming and precise timing, but does not involve complex chord shapes or advanced techniques.