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Riff Tone
So Happy
Theory of a Deadman
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s model, used by Dave Brenner on studio recordings)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2007-2008 era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'So Happy' (2007-2008). No direct confirmation of pedals or alternate guitars for the riff section. Live rigs may differ; this is for the studio version.
Tone Character(10)
tight, palm-muted chugsaggressive modern rock cruncharticulate attack with low-end punchsaturated but controlled distortionclear note separation under gainpercussive rhythm toneslightly scooped mids for clarityminimal ambience, dry rhythm soundbridge pickup bitefocused, modern hard rock sound
Difficulty
The riff requires solid palm muting and tight rhythm playing, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s model, used by Dave Brenner on studio recordings)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2007-2008 era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'So Happy' (2007-2008). No direct confirmation of pedals or alternate guitars for the riff section. Live rigs may differ; this is for the studio version.
Tone Character(10)
tight, palm-muted chugsaggressive modern rock cruncharticulate attack with low-end punchsaturated but controlled distortionclear note separation under gainpercussive rhythm toneslightly scooped mids for clarityminimal ambience, dry rhythm soundbridge pickup bitefocused, modern hard rock sound
Difficulty
The riff requires solid palm muting and tight rhythm playing, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.