Riff Tone

Arlandria

Foo Fighters

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Trini Lopez (1966, red or Pelham Blue)

AmpFender Tone Master (studio recording, Wasting Light era)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, vintage 1960s spec)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5

mid6

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Arlandria' (2011, Wasting Light). Dave Grohl confirmed use of his Gibson Trini Lopez and Fender Tone Master amps in interviews about the album. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for this riff section.

Tone Character(10)

punchy and aggressivetight low endcrunchy midrangearticulate attackslightly compressedpresent upper midsfull-bodiedclear note separationmodern rock driveminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires precise palm muting and dynamic picking to achieve the punchy, articulate sound, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Interview: Foo Fighters Discuss Their Heavy 2011 Album, 'Wasting Light' | Guitar World Foo Fighters – Wasting Light - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Trying to get that Foo Fighter rock sound through my amp need help

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