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Riff Tone

Shine

Collective Soul

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (early 1990s, likely 1993-94, used by Dean Roland in studio)
AmpAmpeg VL-1002 Lee Jackson head (used in studio for 'Shine' riff, 1993-94 recording)

Amp Settings

gain6.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1993-94. Guitarist Dean Roland used his main Les Paul for the riff. Ampeg Lee Jackson head confirmed by Joel Kosche's recreation and forum consensus. No evidence of Mahalo amps or Gretsch guitars on the original studio recording. No pedalboard evidence for the riff section; effects are minimal and likely from amp or studio.

Tone Character(10)
big and crunchytight and percussiveclear note separationslightly saturatedopen and ringingarticulate and punchynot overly compressedminimal effects colorationclassic 90s alt-rock rhythmwarm lower mids

Difficulty

The riff is based on straightforward power chords and rhythm, but requires tight timing, palm muting, and dynamic control to capture the punchy, articulate feel of the original recording.

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