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Riff Tone
L.M.L.Y.P. (Live at Stubb's, Austin, TX, July 2000)
Ween
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (Dakota Red 1962, pre-CBS body, Lace Sensor neck/middle, Seymour Duncan Hot Rails bridge)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Head into 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6.5
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Notes
Live performance at Stubb's, Austin, TX, July 2000. Dean Ween (Mickey Melchiondo) is confirmed to use this Stratocaster and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier setup for live shows in this era. No evidence of distortion pedals; amp gain used for drive. Pickup configuration confirmed for this era and rig.
Tone Character(10)
funky and percussivetight, articulate attackslightly compressed midsdynamic, touch-sensitive responseclear note separationpunchy, present midrangecrunchy but not high-gainbright top end with controlled trebleresponsive to picking dynamicsfull-bodied, not scooped
Difficulty
The riff demands tight, funky rhythm playing with dynamic muting, precise timing, and control over modulation effects, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (Dakota Red 1962, pre-CBS body, Lace Sensor neck/middle, Seymour Duncan Hot Rails bridge)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Head into 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6.5
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Notes
Live performance at Stubb's, Austin, TX, July 2000. Dean Ween (Mickey Melchiondo) is confirmed to use this Stratocaster and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier setup for live shows in this era. No evidence of distortion pedals; amp gain used for drive. Pickup configuration confirmed for this era and rig.
Tone Character(10)
funky and percussivetight, articulate attackslightly compressed midsdynamic, touch-sensitive responseclear note separationpunchy, present midrangecrunchy but not high-gainbright top end with controlled trebleresponsive to picking dynamicsfull-bodied, not scooped
Difficulty
The riff demands tight, funky rhythm playing with dynamic muting, precise timing, and control over modulation effects, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.