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Riff Tone
Running Away
Hoobastank
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2001-2002 model, as used by Dan Estrin in this era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording era typical for Hoobastank)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2001-2002. No direct source confirms exact gear for this song, but PRS Custom 24 and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier are widely documented as Dan Estrin's main studio rig for the self-titled Hoobastank album. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and focusedmedium gain cruncharticulate and punchyslightly compressedclear note separationsubtle chorus shimmertouch of reverb for spacenot overly saturatedmodern alternative rock edgecontrolled low end
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing with palm muting and clean chord transitions, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2001-2002 model, as used by Dan Estrin in this era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording era typical for Hoobastank)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2001-2002. No direct source confirms exact gear for this song, but PRS Custom 24 and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier are widely documented as Dan Estrin's main studio rig for the self-titled Hoobastank album. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and focusedmedium gain cruncharticulate and punchyslightly compressedclear note separationsubtle chorus shimmertouch of reverb for spacenot overly saturatedmodern alternative rock edgecontrolled low end
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing with palm muting and clean chord transitions, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.