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When I Come Around
Green Day
GuitarRiffDistortedpunk1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster 'Blue' (Fernandes Strat copy, Seymour Duncan JB in bridge)
AmpMarshall 1959 Super Lead (early 90s reissue, 'Dookie' mod by Martin Golub/John Suhr)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass5.5
gain6
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tight and percussivepronounced midrange punchcrunchy, articulate rhythmwarm but not muddyslightly compressed attackclear note definitionnot fuzzy or high-gainclassic 90s punk driveMarshall mid bumpminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff is based on straightforward power chords with palm muting and requires tight, consistent rhythm playing, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.
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