Riff Tone

Beverly Hills

Weezer

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarWarmoth Custom Stratocaster (Rivers Cuomo's main studio guitar for Make Believe era)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark I

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (bridge humbucker), Fender single coils (neck/middle)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion

Notes

Studio recording, 2004-2005 Make Believe album sessions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. Main rhythm guitar by Rivers Cuomo.

Tone Character(10)

crunchy and melodictight and percussivepunchy chord stabsarticulate attackmedium-high gain saturationclear note definitionslightly compressednot overly bright or scoopedfull-bodied midrangecontrolled low end

Difficulty

The riff is based on straightforward power chords and palm muting, requiring tight rhythm and muting but no advanced techniques.

Sources

Weezer Members, Gear & Sound - Equipboard Rig tour: Weezer | MusicRadar

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