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Riff Tone

Pump It (iTunes Originals Version)

Black Eyed Peas

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely vintage reissue or similar to Dick Dale's setup)
AmpFractal Axe-Fx (amp modeler, likely using a Fender or surf-style amp model for Dick Dale tone emulation)

Amp Settings

gain6.5
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2005-2006 era. George Pajon Jr. used a Fractal Axe-Fx for amp and effects modeling in the studio for Black Eyed Peas. The riff is a reinterpretation of Dick Dale's 'Misirlou' with a modern, aggressive surf rock tone. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this specific recording.

Tone Character(10)
bright and cuttingpercussive and articulatespringy reverb tailtight, staccato rhythmslightly saturated edgeaggressive surf attackarticulate single-coil clarityvintage surf tone with modern punchfast alternate pickingupper-mid emphasis

Difficulty

The riff demands fast, accurate alternate picking and tight muting to achieve the classic surf rock attack at a high tempo, making it challenging for most players.

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