Back to CommunityCreate Free Account
Riff Tone
Susanne (Single Version)
Weezer
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior Doublecut (1960, Cherry Red, owned by Ric Ocasek, used by Rivers Cuomo on Blue Album sessions)
AmpMarshall JCM900 100W head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1994. Gear confirmed for Blue Album rhythm tracks; 'Susanne (Single Version)' was recorded during the same sessions. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this song's riff. No evidence of effects loop or additional rack gear.
Tone Character(9)
fuzz-laden and saturatedmid-heavy and punchytight, focused distortionraw and direct amp toneaggressive pick attackslight compression from amp/pedalno ambience or reverbclassic 90s alternative rock crunchpowerful, harmonically rich chords
Difficulty
The riff is based on straightforward power chords with a driving rhythm and requires a strong pick attack and palm muting for the classic Weezer crunch, but does not involve advanced techniques.
Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear
Create Free AccountGuitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior Doublecut (1960, Cherry Red, owned by Ric Ocasek, used by Rivers Cuomo on Blue Album sessions)
AmpMarshall JCM900 100W head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1994. Gear confirmed for Blue Album rhythm tracks; 'Susanne (Single Version)' was recorded during the same sessions. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this song's riff. No evidence of effects loop or additional rack gear.
Tone Character(9)
fuzz-laden and saturatedmid-heavy and punchytight, focused distortionraw and direct amp toneaggressive pick attackslight compression from amp/pedalno ambience or reverbclassic 90s alternative rock crunchpowerful, harmonically rich chords
Difficulty
The riff is based on straightforward power chords with a driving rhythm and requires a strong pick attack and palm muting for the classic Weezer crunch, but does not involve advanced techniques.