Riff Tone

Black Me Out (Live)

Against Me!

Guitarpunk2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely Troy Van Leeuwen Signature, red wine finish)

AmpVox Custom Classic AC30CC2X

PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBlackstone Appliances Blackstone Appliances Mosfet Overdrive

Notes

Live performance, circa 2014-2015; gear confirmed for live era, not studio. Blackstone Appliances Mosfet Overdrive pedal is a key part of the riff tone. No evidence of additional modulation or time-based pedals for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

gritty and aggressivedistinctive biteraw and powerfulmid-forward punchbright and cuttingwarm tube saturationarticulate attackslightly compresseddynamic responsepercussive rhythm

Difficulty

The riff section requires fast, consistent power chord changes and aggressive strumming typical of punk, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Against Me! Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Laura Jane Grace, Against Me! Singer & Guitarist Gear | Equipboard

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