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Riff Tone
When I'm Gone
3 Doors Down
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, as used by Chris Henderson in studio)
AmpMarshall JCM900 (most likely, based on era, genre, and typical 3 Doors Down studio rig for 'Away from the Sun')
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2002. No direct evidence for exact amp/pickup, but Les Paul + Marshall stack is consistent with band’s known gear and the album’s era. No evidence of pedals or unusual effects for clean riff section.
Tone Character(10)
clear and bell-likewarm low endarticulate and definedslightly compressed attacksmooth high endstudio-polished claritydynamic response to pickingno audible breakuplight natural reverbno chorus or modulation
Difficulty
The clean riff requires accurate picking and muting for clarity, but uses straightforward chord shapes and a moderate tempo, making it accessible to most players.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, as used by Chris Henderson in studio)
AmpMarshall JCM900 (most likely, based on era, genre, and typical 3 Doors Down studio rig for 'Away from the Sun')
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2002. No direct evidence for exact amp/pickup, but Les Paul + Marshall stack is consistent with band’s known gear and the album’s era. No evidence of pedals or unusual effects for clean riff section.
Tone Character(10)
clear and bell-likewarm low endarticulate and definedslightly compressed attacksmooth high endstudio-polished claritydynamic response to pickingno audible breakuplight natural reverbno chorus or modulation
Difficulty
The clean riff requires accurate picking and muting for clarity, but uses straightforward chord shapes and a moderate tempo, making it accessible to most players.