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Riff Tone
Sober
Muse
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarYamaha Pacifica 120
AmpLine 6 POD 2.0 (direct input, amp model unknown, likely Marshall simulation)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1999 (Showbiz album). Guitar and amp confirmed for Showbiz era; no evidence of pedal use for riff section. POD 2.0 used for direct-in distorted tones on album. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for studio riff.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and compressedtight and percussivesaturated, almost synth-like fuzzslightly scooped midsaggressive, raw edgedry, immediate responsedirect-in digital distortionnot a classic amp-in-room soundno audible modulation or time-based effectsstudio direct-in clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing with precise palm muting and fast chord changes, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarYamaha Pacifica 120
AmpLine 6 POD 2.0 (direct input, amp model unknown, likely Marshall simulation)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1999 (Showbiz album). Guitar and amp confirmed for Showbiz era; no evidence of pedal use for riff section. POD 2.0 used for direct-in distorted tones on album. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for studio riff.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and compressedtight and percussivesaturated, almost synth-like fuzzslightly scooped midsaggressive, raw edgedry, immediate responsedirect-in digital distortionnot a classic amp-in-room soundno audible modulation or time-based effectsstudio direct-in clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing with precise palm muting and fast chord changes, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.