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Riff Tone
Mom
Highly Suspect
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (cherry red finish, used specifically for 'Mom')
AmpUnknown exact model (no direct source); likely Marshall or similar British-voiced amp based on genre and era
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2015 (from album 'Mister Asylum'). Guitar confirmed as cherry red Gibson SG used only for 'Mom'. No direct source for amp or pedals. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Johnny Stevens/Highly Suspect tones.
Tone Character(10)
thick and mid-forwardpunchy attackcrunchy overdrivearticulate rhythmslightly compressedclear note separationwarm but aggressivedynamic responseno modulation or delaystudio clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires solid timing, aggressive picking, and dynamic control to achieve the punchy, articulate tone, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (cherry red finish, used specifically for 'Mom')
AmpUnknown exact model (no direct source); likely Marshall or similar British-voiced amp based on genre and era
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2015 (from album 'Mister Asylum'). Guitar confirmed as cherry red Gibson SG used only for 'Mom'. No direct source for amp or pedals. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Johnny Stevens/Highly Suspect tones.
Tone Character(10)
thick and mid-forwardpunchy attackcrunchy overdrivearticulate rhythmslightly compressedclear note separationwarm but aggressivedynamic responseno modulation or delaystudio clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires solid timing, aggressive picking, and dynamic control to achieve the punchy, articulate tone, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.