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Letterbomb (Live at Irving Plaza, New York, NY, 9/21/04)
Green Day
GuitarRiffDistortedpunk2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior (Billie Joe Armstrong signature, 2003-2004 era)
AmpMarshall Plexi 1959SLP (modded, known as 'Pete'), slaved with C.A.E. 3+ preamp into Marshall power section
Amp Settings
mid7.5
bass6
gain7
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tight, percussive rhythm attacksaturated but articulate power chordsmid-forward punchaggressive pick attackcrunchy, harmonically rich distortionclear note separation in fast chord changesslight top-end sizzlefull-bodied, present soundminimal ambient effects
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive downstrokes and tight palm muting at a fast tempo, with precise chord transitions typical of punk rhythm guitar.
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