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Riff Tone
One Day Son
Fightstar
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar, as used by Charlie Simpson in studio)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (used for heavy tones; clean tone amp not explicitly confirmed, but likely Mesa/Boogie clean channel based on era and forum discussion)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2007. Charlie Simpson is known to use a Telecaster for clean sections. No explicit confirmation of amp model for clean tone, but Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier is cited for Fightstar's main amp in this era. No evidence of alternative amp for clean sections in studio.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateclear and percussive attackslightly compressedtight low endpresent upper midscrisp high endclean with minimal breakupdynamic response to pickingopen and airysubtle reverb for space
Difficulty
The riff requires clean, precise picking and good dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar, as used by Charlie Simpson in studio)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (used for heavy tones; clean tone amp not explicitly confirmed, but likely Mesa/Boogie clean channel based on era and forum discussion)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2007. Charlie Simpson is known to use a Telecaster for clean sections. No explicit confirmation of amp model for clean tone, but Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier is cited for Fightstar's main amp in this era. No evidence of alternative amp for clean sections in studio.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateclear and percussive attackslightly compressedtight low endpresent upper midscrisp high endclean with minimal breakupdynamic response to pickingopen and airysubtle reverb for space
Difficulty
The riff requires clean, precise picking and good dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.