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Riff Tone
Weenie Beenie
Foo Fighters
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (Tobacco Sunburst, 1990s)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 100W head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, Foo Fighters debut album (1994-1995). Guitar and amp confirmed by multiple sources for the album sessions. ProCo Turbo RAT pedal used for distortion. No evidence of additional effects or alternate guitars for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
saturated and fuzzymid-heavy punchaggressive and rawthick wall of distortionpercussive attackminimal clarityuncompressed and abrasivetight rhythm focusno audible reverb or delayclassic 90s alternative fuzz
Difficulty
The riff is fast and requires tight, aggressive picking with palm muting, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (Tobacco Sunburst, 1990s)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 100W head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, Foo Fighters debut album (1994-1995). Guitar and amp confirmed by multiple sources for the album sessions. ProCo Turbo RAT pedal used for distortion. No evidence of additional effects or alternate guitars for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
saturated and fuzzymid-heavy punchaggressive and rawthick wall of distortionpercussive attackminimal clarityuncompressed and abrasivetight rhythm focusno audible reverb or delayclassic 90s alternative fuzz
Difficulty
The riff is fast and requires tight, aggressive picking with palm muting, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns, making it accessible to intermediate players.