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Say It Ain't So
Weezer
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1990s
Original Gear
Guitar1990s Gibson Les Paul Special (likely studio, as seen in Blue Album era photos and interviews)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, Blue Album era; Marshall JCM900 also reported for live)
Amp Settings
mid6.5
bass6.5
gain7
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thick and mid-heavywarm and punchyslightly compressed attacktight, percussive power chordsclear note separationcrunchy, saturated rhythmdistinct midrange presencenot overly bright or scoopedno audible modulation or delayorganic, dynamic response
Difficulty
The riff is based on power chords with syncopation and palm muting, requiring tight rhythm and dynamic control, but no advanced techniques.
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