Riff Tone

99 Revolutions

Green Day

Guitarpunk2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior (Billie Joe Armstrong signature, likely with custom mods)

AmpMarshall 1959 SLP Super Lead (Dookie modded, studio version; Marshall JCM800/900 for live)

PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-4 JB humbucker (bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb0.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss BD-2 Blues Driver

Notes

Studio recording, 2012 (¡Tré! album). Gear based on Premier Guitar's 2013 rig rundown and typical studio/live setups for this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section. Settings estimated from era-correct sources and genre.

Tone Character(10)

crunchy and tightpunchy midrangearticulate chord clarityfull-bodied bridge pickup sounddry and direct (minimal ambience)aggressive attackthick but not muddysolid definitionslight natural compression from ampno excessive reverb or delay

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate power chord changes with tight palm muting and aggressive strumming, but uses straightforward punk techniques without advanced lead work.

Sources

GALLERY: Green Day's 2013 Touring Gear - Premier Guitar Rig Rundown: Green Day - Premier Guitar Tone Settings for When I Come Around by Green Day (guitar and amp) - Guitar Chalk

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