Riff Tone

Big Shot

Fontaines D.C.

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster

AmpFender '68 Custom Twin Reverb

PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

boostMXR MXR M133 Micro Amp

eqBoss Boss GE-7 Graphic Equalizer

Notes

Studio recording, 2024 (Romance album). Gear confirmed via Premier Guitar Rig Rundown and Equipboard for the 'Romance' era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section of 'Big Shot'.

Tone Character(10)

bright and janglyslightly gritty edge-of-breakupclear note separationpercussive attackdynamic and responsiveopen and airyarticulate single-coil claritymodest sustainnot heavily compressedno heavy fuzz or distortion

Difficulty

The riff requires tight rhythmic accuracy and dynamic control to maintain the percussive, articulate attack and to avoid unwanted noise, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.

Sources

Fontaines D.C. – Romance - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Fontaines D.C. Rig Rundown - Premier Guitar Conor Curley, Fontaines D.C. Guitarist Gear | Equipboard BIG SHOT TABS by Fontaines D.C. @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com

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