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Riff Tone
Summer Elaine and Drunk Dori
Weezer
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely custom or Warmoth build, as per Rivers Cuomo's known studio guitars for this era)
AmpMarshall JCM900 SL-X 100W head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 2015-2016)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'White Album' (2016). Gear inferred from Rivers Cuomo's known studio setup for modern Weezer albums and forum discussions referencing JCM900 SL-X and Strat with humbucker. No evidence of pedal use in riff section; distortion from amp.
Tone Character(10)
wall of fuzzed-out rhythm guitarstight, punchy, modern rock crunchfull-bodied, saturated distortionnot scooped; strong midrange presenceaggressive, percussive attackminimal effects, amp-driven gainclear note separation despite gainslight amp reverb for spaceno audible modulation or delaythick, compressed rhythm texture
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely custom or Warmoth build, as per Rivers Cuomo's known studio guitars for this era)
AmpMarshall JCM900 SL-X 100W head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 2015-2016)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'White Album' (2016). Gear inferred from Rivers Cuomo's known studio setup for modern Weezer albums and forum discussions referencing JCM900 SL-X and Strat with humbucker. No evidence of pedal use in riff section; distortion from amp.
Tone Character(10)
wall of fuzzed-out rhythm guitarstight, punchy, modern rock crunchfull-bodied, saturated distortionnot scooped; strong midrange presenceaggressive, percussive attackminimal effects, amp-driven gainclear note separation despite gainslight amp reverb for spaceno audible modulation or delaythick, compressed rhythm texture
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns, making it accessible to intermediate players.