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Riff Tone

The Fun Machine Took a Shit and Died

Queens of the Stone Age

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarMaton MS500
AmpPeavey Decade (transistor combo, 1980s model)

Amp Settings

gain8
bass7

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2005-2007 era. Josh Homme is known for using the Maton MS500 and Peavey Decade for signature QOTSA riff tones in this period. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for this song's riff section; pedalboard details for this track are not public. Settings estimated based on typical Homme studio approach and genre.

Tone Character(10)
thick and fuzzymid-forward and punchytight and percussiveslightly gated fuzz texturelo-fi transistor amp characteraggressive and saturatedminimal ambiencefocused and drydistinct Homme-style fuzzno audible modulation

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopation, tight timing, and control of heavy fuzz/distortion, but does not involve advanced lead techniques.

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