Riff Tone
Black Boys On Mopeds
Chevelle
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarLikely Gibson Les Paul Standard or PRS Singlecut (exact model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown, but likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Peavey 5150 (Chevelle's main studio amps in this era; exact amp for this track not confirmed)
PickupsHumbuckers (exact model unknown, likely stock or Seymour Duncan/PRS based on Chevelle's typical gear)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2002-2004 era (from 'Wonder What's Next' sessions, as per album context). No official rig rundown or studio notes found for this specific cover. Tuning is B F# B E G# C# (from tab sources).
Tone Character(10)
warm and roundedclear and articulateslight chorus shimmernatural amp reverbfull-bodied cleangentle attackopen chord claritysubtle modulationuncompressed dynamicsmellow highs
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward but requires clean playing, alternate tuning familiarity, and subtle dynamic control for the soft, open sound.
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Original Gear
GuitarLikely Gibson Les Paul Standard or PRS Singlecut (exact model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown, but likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Peavey 5150 (Chevelle's main studio amps in this era; exact amp for this track not confirmed)
PickupsHumbuckers (exact model unknown, likely stock or Seymour Duncan/PRS based on Chevelle's typical gear)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2002-2004 era (from 'Wonder What's Next' sessions, as per album context). No official rig rundown or studio notes found for this specific cover. Tuning is B F# B E G# C# (from tab sources).
Tone Character(10)
warm and roundedclear and articulateslight chorus shimmernatural amp reverbfull-bodied cleangentle attackopen chord claritysubtle modulationuncompressed dynamicsmellow highs
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward but requires clean playing, alternate tuning familiarity, and subtle dynamic control for the soft, open sound.
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