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Riff Tone

Story of My Life

Social Distortion

Guitarpunk1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (white or black, as seen in 'Story of My Life' video and live 1990 footage)
AmpFender Bassman (vintage, likely silverface or blackface, as used by Mike Ness in studio during this era)

Amp Settings

gain6
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1990. Mike Ness is seen using a white Les Paul Custom in the official video and black Les Paul Custom in live 1990 footage. Amp is confirmed as Fender Bassman for studio albums of this era. No evidence of Marshall or other amps for this track. Pedals used are inferred from era-correct rig rundowns and pedalboard photos, but only those with evidence for this era/album are included.

Tone Character(10)
punchy and mid-forwardopen, dynamic crunchtight and percussive attackslightly gritty edgearticulate chord definitionclassic punk/roots rock drivewarm, full-bodied rhythmclear note separationvintage amp breakupno excessive saturation

Difficulty

The riff requires solid timing and palm muting for the punchy punk feel, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

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