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Riff Tone

The World I Know

Collective Soul

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model, as used by Ed Roland in studio)
AmpMarshall JCM900 (studio recording, 1995 era; Vox AC30 also mentioned as alternative but Marshall is primary for clean/riff sections per Guitar Chalk)

Amp Settings

gain3
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1995. Gear based on period-correct interviews and tone guides; no direct studio log but multiple sources confirm Les Paul + Marshall JCM900 for clean/riff sections. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the clean riff. Live, Dean Roland sometimes used Mahalo amps, but not on this recording.

Tone Character(10)
warm and slightly compressedclear and articulateslightly rolled-off treble for smoothnesstight and punchy midrangemoderate spatial depth from reverbchiming, open chord voicingsclean with a hint of breakup on hard strumsfull-bodied humbucker claritynot harsh or brittlesubtle chorus shimmer (if used)

Difficulty

The riff requires clean, accurate picking and chord transitions, with subtle dynamic control to maintain clarity and avoid unwanted noise. The part is accessible for intermediate players but requires attention to detail for a polished sound.

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