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Riff Tone
Seaweed
Hockey Dad
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender American Performer Jazzmaster
AmpUnknown (not specified in sources; likely Fender or Vox combo based on genre/era, but not confirmed for this recording)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Gear confirmed for Zach Stephenson on studio recordings; specific amp for 'Seaweed' not identified in sources. Pedal confirmed is Way Huge Swollen Pickle MkIIS fuzz. Studio recording, 2016 (Boronia album).
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedjangly and melodicpunchy attackraw and energeticgritty texturebright top endslightly scooped midsdynamic pick attacksurf-inspired claritynot overly compressed
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward but requires control to keep the melody clear through heavy fuzz and energetic strumming.
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Create Free AccountGuitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender American Performer Jazzmaster
AmpUnknown (not specified in sources; likely Fender or Vox combo based on genre/era, but not confirmed for this recording)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Gear confirmed for Zach Stephenson on studio recordings; specific amp for 'Seaweed' not identified in sources. Pedal confirmed is Way Huge Swollen Pickle MkIIS fuzz. Studio recording, 2016 (Boronia album).
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedjangly and melodicpunchy attackraw and energeticgritty texturebright top endslightly scooped midsdynamic pick attacksurf-inspired claritynot overly compressed
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward but requires control to keep the melody clear through heavy fuzz and energetic strumming.