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Riff Tone
What's This Life For (Live at Freeman Coliseum, 1999)
Creed
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Mark Tremonti Signature (1999 spec, USA model)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (live, 1999 tour)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6.5
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Notes
Live performance at Freeman Coliseum, 1999. Gear based on period-correct live rig and artist interviews; PRS Tremonti Signature into Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated modern rock rhythmslightly scooped midsboosted low end for punchaggressive bridge pickup attackclear note separation under gaindynamic pick attack responsearticulate riffinghigh-output humbucker clarityMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier saturation
Difficulty
The riff requires solid palm muting and precise rhythm under high gain, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Mark Tremonti Signature (1999 spec, USA model)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (live, 1999 tour)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Live performance at Freeman Coliseum, 1999. Gear based on period-correct live rig and artist interviews; PRS Tremonti Signature into Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated modern rock rhythmslightly scooped midsboosted low end for punchaggressive bridge pickup attackclear note separation under gaindynamic pick attack responsearticulate riffinghigh-output humbucker clarityMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier saturation
Difficulty
The riff requires solid palm muting and precise rhythm under high gain, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.