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Sweetness
Jimmy Eat World
GuitarRiffDistortedrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 90s or early 2000s, as used by Jim Adkins on 'Bleed American')
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, Bleed American era)
Amp Settings
mid6.5
bass6
gain6.5
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tight and punchycrunchy, articulate attackclear, defined power chordsslightly compressedmid-forwardpresent, but not harsh treblecontrolled low enddynamic, aggressive pick attackdry, minimal ambiencemodern rock clarity
Difficulty
The riff is fast and requires tight, consistent picking and palm muting, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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