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Riff Tone
Overdrive
Foo Fighters
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Trini Lopez Standard (Dave Grohl signature, semi-hollow, likely used on studio recording)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2002 (One by One album). Dave Grohl's main distorted tones for Foo Fighters in this era were tracked with his signature Trini Lopez and a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars used for the main riff section of 'Overdrive'.
Tone Character(10)
crunchy and aggressivetight and percussivegritty, unpolished edgethick overdrive with claritydynamic and punchyrobust, soaring qualityhard-hitting attackarticulate power chordsslightly compressedminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and dynamic control, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Trini Lopez Standard (Dave Grohl signature, semi-hollow, likely used on studio recording)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2002 (One by One album). Dave Grohl's main distorted tones for Foo Fighters in this era were tracked with his signature Trini Lopez and a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars used for the main riff section of 'Overdrive'.
Tone Character(10)
crunchy and aggressivetight and percussivegritty, unpolished edgethick overdrive with claritydynamic and punchyrobust, soaring qualityhard-hitting attackarticulate power chordsslightly compressedminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and dynamic control, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.