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Riff Tone
Revolution Radio
Green Day
Guitarpunk2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior (Billie Joe Armstrong signature, likely 2010s production)
AmpDivided by 13 FTR 37 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2016. Gear confirmed for Revolution Radio album sessions. No evidence of pedal use for main riff; amp-based gain/distortion. Settings estimated based on genre, amp type, and era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchyaggressive midrange focuscrisp and articulate attackfull-bodied power chordsslight amp reverb for spacepercussive palm mutingmodern punk driveminimal muddinessclear note separationno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at a high tempo, with precise chord changes and aggressive attack, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior (Billie Joe Armstrong signature, likely 2010s production)
AmpDivided by 13 FTR 37 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2016. Gear confirmed for Revolution Radio album sessions. No evidence of pedal use for main riff; amp-based gain/distortion. Settings estimated based on genre, amp type, and era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchyaggressive midrange focuscrisp and articulate attackfull-bodied power chordsslight amp reverb for spacepercussive palm mutingmodern punk driveminimal muddinessclear note separationno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at a high tempo, with precise chord changes and aggressive attack, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.