Riff Tone
Be My Escape
Relient K
Guitarpunk2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, as used by Matt Hoopes in studio circa 2004)
AmpMarshall JCM900 (most likely, based on era, genre, and typical pop punk studio choices)
PickupsSingle-coil (Fender stock Telecaster pickups, likely Alnico V)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2004. No direct evidence for exact amp/guitar model for this song, but Telecasters and Marshalls are consistent with Relient K's known gear and the pop punk genre in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchy rhythmcrisp attackarticulate high endfull-bodied midrangepercussive palm mutingslight amp reverb for spaceno audible modulationaggressive pop punk driveclear note separationstereo panned guitars
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast palm muting and clean chord changes typical of pop punk, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex lead work.
Sources
Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear
Create Free AccountGuitarpunk2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, as used by Matt Hoopes in studio circa 2004)
AmpMarshall JCM900 (most likely, based on era, genre, and typical pop punk studio choices)
PickupsSingle-coil (Fender stock Telecaster pickups, likely Alnico V)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2004. No direct evidence for exact amp/guitar model for this song, but Telecasters and Marshalls are consistent with Relient K's known gear and the pop punk genre in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchy rhythmcrisp attackarticulate high endfull-bodied midrangepercussive palm mutingslight amp reverb for spaceno audible modulationaggressive pop punk driveclear note separationstereo panned guitars
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast palm muting and clean chord changes typical of pop punk, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex lead work.