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Riff Tone

see the light

Green Day

Guitarpunk2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior (Billie Joe Armstrong signature, likely 2008-2009 model)
AmpMarshall JMP 2203 (modded, likely 'Dookie' mod), through Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers

Amp Settings

gain6.5
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2008-2009 for '21st Century Breakdown'. Billie Joe Armstrong is known to use his signature Les Paul Junior with a single P-90 pickup for most rhythm tracks on this album. The amp is a Marshall JMP 2203, often modded for extra gain, and paired with a Marshall 4x12 loaded with Vintage 30s. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the main riff section; tone is primarily amp-driven. No evidence of live-specific gear for this song section.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemid-forward cruncharticulate attackdry with minimal ambiencefocused low endpresent upper midsclear power chord definitionslight breakup on hard strumsdynamic response to pickingclassic British amp voicing

Difficulty

The riff requires solid palm muting and rhythmic accuracy at a moderate tempo, but uses straightforward power chords and no advanced techniques.

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