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Riff Tone
Stellar
Incubus
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS CE24 (1990s, likely stock pickups)
AmpMesa/Boogie Tremoverb (Dual Rectifier variant)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1999-2000 for 'Make Yourself' album. Mike Einziger is confirmed to have used a PRS CE24 and Mesa/Boogie Tremoverb for the main riff sections of 'Stellar'. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the original recording.
Tone Character(10)
thick and mid-forwardwarm and smoothslightly compressedarticulate note separationpunchy low endnot overly brightsubtle ambiencedynamic responsefull-bodiedslightly rolled-off treble
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, dynamic palm muting, and the need for precise tone control and pickup selection to match the recording.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS CE24 (1990s, likely stock pickups)
AmpMesa/Boogie Tremoverb (Dual Rectifier variant)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1999-2000 for 'Make Yourself' album. Mike Einziger is confirmed to have used a PRS CE24 and Mesa/Boogie Tremoverb for the main riff sections of 'Stellar'. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the original recording.
Tone Character(10)
thick and mid-forwardwarm and smoothslightly compressedarticulate note separationpunchy low endnot overly brightsubtle ambiencedynamic responsefull-bodiedslightly rolled-off treble
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, dynamic palm muting, and the need for precise tone control and pickup selection to match the recording.