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Riff Tone
Sk8er Boi
Avril Lavigne
Guitarpunk2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, as used by Avril Lavigne and session players on 'Let Go')
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2002. Gear confirmed for album 'Let Go' but not tied to specific riff section performer. No evidence of signature Squier Telecaster on original recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchyaggressive palm-muted power chordsbright and cuttingcompressed and focusedarticulate chord definitionslight top-end sizzledense, layered guitar tracksmodern pop-punk crunchminimal ambienceradio-ready clarity
Difficulty
The riff is based on fast, aggressive power chords with palm muting and requires tight rhythm playing, but uses basic techniques suitable for early intermediate players.
This tone has been researched 5 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, as used by Avril Lavigne and session players on 'Let Go')
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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This tone has been researched 5 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2002. Gear confirmed for album 'Let Go' but not tied to specific riff section performer. No evidence of signature Squier Telecaster on original recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchyaggressive palm-muted power chordsbright and cuttingcompressed and focusedarticulate chord definitionslight top-end sizzledense, layered guitar tracksmodern pop-punk crunchminimal ambienceradio-ready clarity
Difficulty
The riff is based on fast, aggressive power chords with palm muting and requires tight rhythm playing, but uses basic techniques suitable for early intermediate players.