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Riff Tone
Take Me Back
Story of the Year
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s model, as used by Ryan Phillips on 'Page Avenue')
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (2-channel, Revision G, as used on 'Page Avenue')
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2003. Gear confirmed for 'Page Avenue' era by multiple interviews and live photos. No direct source for 'Take Me Back' session, but this is the documented setup for the album's heavy rhythm tones.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky, saturated rhythmscooped mids for clarityarticulate pick attackcontrolled low endslightly compressedmodern post-hardcore edgeclear note separationaggressive high-gainnot overly fizzy or harsh
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting to maintain clarity and punch at high gain, with precise rhythm to lock in with the drums. Not technically virtuosic, but challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s model, as used by Ryan Phillips on 'Page Avenue')
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (2-channel, Revision G, as used on 'Page Avenue')
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2003. Gear confirmed for 'Page Avenue' era by multiple interviews and live photos. No direct source for 'Take Me Back' session, but this is the documented setup for the album's heavy rhythm tones.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky, saturated rhythmscooped mids for clarityarticulate pick attackcontrolled low endslightly compressedmodern post-hardcore edgeclear note separationaggressive high-gainnot overly fizzy or harsh
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting to maintain clarity and punch at high gain, with precise rhythm to lock in with the drums. Not technically virtuosic, but challenging for intermediate players.