Riff Tone

Ana's Song (Open Fire)

Silverchair

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

PickupsHumbucker (stock Gibson Les Paul Standard)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion

flangerElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix

Notes

Studio recording, 1998-1999 for 'Neon Ballroom'. Gear and settings are based on Daniel Johns' known studio setup for this album and song, specifically the riff section. Pickup selection and pedal use are based on cited sources and typical studio practices for this track.

Tone Character(10)

thick and powerfulaggressive and saturatedmid-heavy EQslightly scooped highstight and percussivearticulate attacksludgy low endcrunchy rhythmraw distortionpunchy bridge pickup

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to syncopated power chords, palm muting, and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast alternate picking.

Sources

Silverchair Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk ANAS SONG OPEN FIRE TAB by Silverchair @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com

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