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When You Were Young
The Killers
GuitarRiffDistortedrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely American Standard or Highway One, as used by Dave Keuning on Sam's Town era)
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid6.5
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bright and articulatecrunchy and opentight and percussiveslightly compressedpresent upper midsclear note separationcutting attackmoderate sustaindistinct Telecaster twangnot overly saturated
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its fast tempo, syncopated rhythm, and the need for precise chord voicings and muting to achieve the tight, percussive sound.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely American Standard or Highway One, as used by Dave Keuning on Sam's Town era)
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid6.5
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bright and articulatecrunchy and opentight and percussiveslightly compressedpresent upper midsclear note separationcutting attackmoderate sustaindistinct Telecaster twangnot overly saturated
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its fast tempo, syncopated rhythm, and the need for precise chord voicings and muting to achieve the tight, percussive sound.
GuitarRiffDistortedrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely American Standard or Highway One, as used by Dave Keuning on Sam's Town era)
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid6.5
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Sign Up FreeTone Character(10)
bright and articulatecrunchy and opentight and percussiveslightly compressedpresent upper midsclear note separationcutting attackmoderate sustaindistinct Telecaster twangnot overly saturated
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its fast tempo, syncopated rhythm, and the need for precise chord voicings and muting to achieve the tight, percussive sound.
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Sign Up FreeGuitarRiffDistortedrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely American Standard or Highway One, as used by Dave Keuning on Sam's Town era)
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid6.5
Create a free account to see all tone details
Sign Up FreeTone Character(10)
bright and articulatecrunchy and opentight and percussiveslightly compressedpresent upper midsclear note separationcutting attackmoderate sustaindistinct Telecaster twangnot overly saturated
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its fast tempo, syncopated rhythm, and the need for precise chord voicings and muting to achieve the tight, percussive sound.