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Riff Tone

Life Support

Citizen Soldier

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender American Performer Jazzmaster
AmpUnknown (no explicit amp model confirmed for 'Life Support' studio recording; live rig includes Marshall JCM800 and Fender Bassman 800, but no source ties these to this song's studio riff)

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

No explicit confirmation of studio amp for 'Life Support' riff section. Guitarist Nick Hamm is confirmed to use a Fender American Performer Jazzmaster with Yosemite single-coil pickups. Pedalboard includes Pro Co Rat (distortion), Fender Tre-Verb (tremolo/reverb), and Fredric Effects Unpleasant Companion MkII (fuzz), but no source ties these specifically to the 'Life Support' recording. Studio context, 2021 release.

Tone Character(10)
tight and articulatecrunchy, saturated rhythmclear note separationslightly compressed attackdynamic pick responsecontrolled low endpresent upper midsmoderate sustainmodern alternative rock edgenot overly scooped

Difficulty

The riff requires precise palm muting, alternate picking, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch in a modern rock context. While not technically advanced, it demands solid rhythm technique and timing.

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