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Riff Tone
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Weezer
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Special (likely 90s reissue, P-90 pickups)
AmpMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2001 (Weezer's 'Green Album' era). No pedals used for riff; amp distortion only. Sources indicate Rivers Cuomo used a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier and a Les Paul Jr/Special with P-90s for main rhythm tracks. No evidence of pedals or additional effects for this section.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy but controlledthick, saturated rhythmmid-forward punchtight low endslightly compressed attackwall of sound layeringarticulate but not harshcrunchy, saturated power chordsminimal ambient effectsfocused, modern rock distortion
Difficulty
The riff requires solid rhythm technique and palm muting with high-gain tone, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Special (likely 90s reissue, P-90 pickups)
AmpMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2001 (Weezer's 'Green Album' era). No pedals used for riff; amp distortion only. Sources indicate Rivers Cuomo used a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier and a Les Paul Jr/Special with P-90s for main rhythm tracks. No evidence of pedals or additional effects for this section.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy but controlledthick, saturated rhythmmid-forward punchtight low endslightly compressed attackwall of sound layeringarticulate but not harshcrunchy, saturated power chordsminimal ambient effectsfocused, modern rock distortion
Difficulty
The riff requires solid rhythm technique and palm muting with high-gain tone, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.