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Riff Tone

I Think I Lost My Headache

Queens of the Stone Age

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Marauder
AmpPeavey Series 260 Standard PA

Amp Settings

gain6.5
bass6.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2000 (Rated R album). Josh Homme is confirmed to use the Gibson Marauder and Peavey 260 Standard PA for the main riff section. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this part. Effects chain includes fuzz and EQ pedals. No evidence of live-specific substitutions for this section.

Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedmid-forward and punchyaggressive and rawtight low endgrainy, synth-like fuzz textureslightly compressed sustainminimal ambience (dry)percussive attacknasal EQ characterno modulation or time-based effects

Difficulty

The riff requires aggressive, precise picking and control of a saturated fuzz tone, with syncopated rhythms and tight palm muting. The technical challenge is in maintaining clarity and groove under heavy gain.

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