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Riff Tone
Precious Declaration
Collective Soul
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s, as used by Ed Roland on studio recordings)
AmpVox AC30 (Top Boost channel, as per amp settings for Ed & Dean Roland)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1996-1997 (studio version of 'Precious Declaration'). Settings and amp model based on Ed Roland's known studio rig for this era. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
British-style crunchtight, punchy rhythm attackclear note separation in power chordsmidrange-forward, classic rock driveslightly compressed, focused low endbright but not harsh top enddynamic response to pickingno audible modulation or time-based effectsamp-driven overdrive, not pedal-basedstudio clarity with minimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff relies on tight, punchy power chords with syncopated rhythm and palm muting. While not technically advanced, it requires solid timing and dynamic control for the classic rock crunch.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s, as used by Ed Roland on studio recordings)
AmpVox AC30 (Top Boost channel, as per amp settings for Ed & Dean Roland)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1996-1997 (studio version of 'Precious Declaration'). Settings and amp model based on Ed Roland's known studio rig for this era. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
British-style crunchtight, punchy rhythm attackclear note separation in power chordsmidrange-forward, classic rock driveslightly compressed, focused low endbright but not harsh top enddynamic response to pickingno audible modulation or time-based effectsamp-driven overdrive, not pedal-basedstudio clarity with minimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff relies on tight, punchy power chords with syncopated rhythm and palm muting. While not technically advanced, it requires solid timing and dynamic control for the classic rock crunch.