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Riff Tone
Tears over Beers
Modern Baseball
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Starcaster Modern Player
AmpFender '68 Custom Twin Reverb
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2012 (Sports album). Gear confirmed as used by Modern Baseball for this era and album. No direct evidence for live/tour variations. Overdrive pedal (JHS Morning Glory) likely used for driven riff tone.
Tone Character(10)
crisp and articulategritty edgevintage warmthtight and punchyslightly compresseddynamic attackclear note separationfull-bodied midrangemoderate sustainpresent but not harsh treble
Difficulty
The riff requires moderately tight rhythm playing and dynamic strumming, but uses mostly straightforward chord shapes and techniques accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Starcaster Modern Player
AmpFender '68 Custom Twin Reverb
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2012 (Sports album). Gear confirmed as used by Modern Baseball for this era and album. No direct evidence for live/tour variations. Overdrive pedal (JHS Morning Glory) likely used for driven riff tone.
Tone Character(10)
crisp and articulategritty edgevintage warmthtight and punchyslightly compresseddynamic attackclear note separationfull-bodied midrangemoderate sustainpresent but not harsh treble
Difficulty
The riff requires moderately tight rhythm playing and dynamic strumming, but uses mostly straightforward chord shapes and techniques accessible to intermediate players.