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Riff Tone
Something to Remind You
Staind
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Mike Mushok Signature SE Baritone
AmpDiezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head Amp
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2011 album 'Staind'. Guitarist Mike Mushok is confirmed to use the PRS SE Baritone and Diezel VH4 for Staind's signature heavy riff tones. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific song/section. No evidence of pedal use for this clean/edge-of-breakup riff.
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulateslightly compressedfull-bodied low endclear note separationpunchy attackminimal ambiencewarm but not muddyfocused midrangesubtle edge-of-breakup gritdynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The riff is technically simple but requires control for clarity and dynamics, especially on a baritone guitar in a lower tuning.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Mike Mushok Signature SE Baritone
AmpDiezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head Amp
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2011 album 'Staind'. Guitarist Mike Mushok is confirmed to use the PRS SE Baritone and Diezel VH4 for Staind's signature heavy riff tones. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific song/section. No evidence of pedal use for this clean/edge-of-breakup riff.
Tone Character(10)
tight and articulateslightly compressedfull-bodied low endclear note separationpunchy attackminimal ambiencewarm but not muddyfocused midrangesubtle edge-of-breakup gritdynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The riff is technically simple but requires control for clarity and dynamics, especially on a baritone guitar in a lower tuning.