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Riff Tone

Longview (Live)

Green Day

Guitarpunk1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior (Billie Joe Armstrong Signature or TV Yellow Doublecut, tuned to Eb, with Seymour Duncan P-90 Antiquity in bridge)
AmpMarshall Plexi (likely JCM800 or Super Lead, as used by Billie Joe Armstrong for live Green Day performances in this era)

Amp Settings

gain7
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Live performance, post-1994 (Dookie era and after), specifically referencing live gear for 'Longview' riff section. Guitar is tuned to Eb. No evidence of pedals in the main riff signal chain; distortion comes from amp. No evidence of additional effects in the riff section.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive attackpunchy midrangeraw punk cruncharticulate power chordsfocused upper midsminimal ambiencefast note decaydynamic pick responseslightly gritty top end

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically demanding with fast, tight palm muting and quick power chord changes, but does not require advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

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