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Riff Tone
Tonight
Social Distortion
Guitarpunk1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar
AmpFender Bassman head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1990 album 'Social Distortion'. Mike Ness is confirmed to use a Les Paul Custom into a Fender Bassman head with Marshall cabs for this era and album. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section of 'Tonight'.
Tone Character(10)
mid-forward crunchpunchy and aggressivewarm lower midsarticulate pick attackslight breakup with claritydynamic and touch-sensitivevintage-inspired overdrivetight, focused rhythm soundpresent upper midsno excessive saturation
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive picking and palm muting typical of punk rhythm guitar, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar
AmpFender Bassman head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1990 album 'Social Distortion'. Mike Ness is confirmed to use a Les Paul Custom into a Fender Bassman head with Marshall cabs for this era and album. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section of 'Tonight'.
Tone Character(10)
mid-forward crunchpunchy and aggressivewarm lower midsarticulate pick attackslight breakup with claritydynamic and touch-sensitivevintage-inspired overdrivetight, focused rhythm soundpresent upper midsno excessive saturation
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive picking and palm muting typical of punk rhythm guitar, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings.