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Riff Tone
Sponge
Superheaven
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnspecified solidbody electric (likely Fender Telecaster or Gibson SG, but not confirmed for this song/section)
AmpHiwatt Custom 100 Amplifier Head
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2013. Amp and pedal info confirmed for the album 'Jar' via Equipboard and artist interview. Exact guitar model and pickup type for 'Sponge' riff not specified in sources.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedthick, compressed rhythmgrainy, sustaining fuzztight low endmid-forward puncharticulate chord definitionaggressive pick attackshoegaze-inspired wall of soundgrunge-influenced heavinessslightly scooped highs
Difficulty
The riff requires solid rhythm technique and control over fuzz/distortion, but does not involve advanced lead work or complex chord shapes.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnspecified solidbody electric (likely Fender Telecaster or Gibson SG, but not confirmed for this song/section)
AmpHiwatt Custom 100 Amplifier Head
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2013. Amp and pedal info confirmed for the album 'Jar' via Equipboard and artist interview. Exact guitar model and pickup type for 'Sponge' riff not specified in sources.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedthick, compressed rhythmgrainy, sustaining fuzztight low endmid-forward puncharticulate chord definitionaggressive pick attackshoegaze-inspired wall of soundgrunge-influenced heavinessslightly scooped highs
Difficulty
The riff requires solid rhythm technique and control over fuzz/distortion, but does not involve advanced lead work or complex chord shapes.