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Teenage Dirtbag

Wheatus

GuitarRiffDistortedrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar, as seen in era photos and live videos)
AmpMarshall JCM900 (most probable based on era, genre, and typical studio choices for this sound; no direct source confirmation for exact model)

Amp Settings

mid6.5
bass6
gain6.5

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Tone Character

tight and punchyaggressive attackcrunchy, saturated distortionbright and cuttingcompressed and focusedpercussive palm mutingthick power chordsslightly scooped mids but not hollowminimal ambienceno audible modulation or delay

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting and aggressive, consistent strumming for the pop-punk feel, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.

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