Riff Tone

All the Kids Are Right

Local H

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarCustom-modded Fender Telecaster (with added bass pickup, split output)

AmpVox AC15 combo amp (clean guitar signal), Matchless 120 Super Chief (occasionally blended, but AC15 primary for clean)

PickupsFender Telecaster single-coil (guitar strings), custom bass pickup (low strings, split to bass amp)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1998. Scott Lucas uses a unique split-output Telecaster with a bass pickup for the low strings routed to a separate Ampeg bass amp. For the clean riff, the main guitar signal goes to a Vox AC15 combo amp. No evidence of pedals or effects used for the clean riff section; distortion and octave pedals are used for heavier sections.

Tone Character(10)

clear and articulatebright top endtight and percussive attackslightly scooped midsminimal reverbdynamic and responsiveuncompressedchimey single-coil soundstudio clarityno audible breakup

Difficulty

The clean riff requires precise muting and dynamic control to maintain clarity and percussiveness, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo.

Sources

VIDEO: Local H's Scott Lucas on his unique guitar/bass setup | MusicRadar Scott Lucas from Local H explains his guitar/bass rig - Reddit

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