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Riff Tone
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Incubus
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS CE 24 (likely 1997-1999 model, as used by Mike Einziger on 'Make Yourself')
AmpMesa/Boogie Tremoverb (Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb head, as used on 'Make Yourself' sessions)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1999. Gear confirmed for 'Make Yourself' era via interviews and rig rundowns. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for riff section of 'Privilege'.
Tone Character(10)
fat and punchytight and percussivewarm low-midsrestrained treble (not harsh)articulate attackdynamic response to pickingslightly compressededge-of-breakup crunchnot fizzy or scoopedfull-bodied
Difficulty
The riff demands tight, syncopated picking with precise muting and dynamic control, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS CE 24 (likely 1997-1999 model, as used by Mike Einziger on 'Make Yourself')
AmpMesa/Boogie Tremoverb (Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb head, as used on 'Make Yourself' sessions)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1999. Gear confirmed for 'Make Yourself' era via interviews and rig rundowns. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for riff section of 'Privilege'.
Tone Character(10)
fat and punchytight and percussivewarm low-midsrestrained treble (not harsh)articulate attackdynamic response to pickingslightly compressededge-of-breakup crunchnot fizzy or scoopedfull-bodied
Difficulty
The riff demands tight, syncopated picking with precise muting and dynamic control, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.