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Riff Tone
Smile In Your Sleep
Silverstein
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s model, as used by Neil Boshart in studio era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, clean channel)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2005. No direct source confirms exact guitar/amp for clean section, but this is the documented studio rig for Silverstein's 'Discovering the Waterfront' era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for clean section. No evidence of pedal use for clean tone.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateclear note separationslightly scooped midstight and percussive attacksubtle amp reverbno audible breakupsmooth sustainopen, ringing chordsdynamic response to pickingno modulation or time-based effects
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its need for clean articulation, tight palm muting, and fast chord changes, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s model, as used by Neil Boshart in studio era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, clean channel)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2005. No direct source confirms exact guitar/amp for clean section, but this is the documented studio rig for Silverstein's 'Discovering the Waterfront' era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for clean section. No evidence of pedal use for clean tone.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateclear note separationslightly scooped midstight and percussive attacksubtle amp reverbno audible breakupsmooth sustainopen, ringing chordsdynamic response to pickingno modulation or time-based effects
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its need for clean articulation, tight palm muting, and fast chord changes, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.