Riff Tone
Bored and Razed
The Raconteurs
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarCustom Fender Telecaster 'Triplecaster' (Jack White's copper-finished Telecaster with three pickups, used during Raconteurs era)
AmpFender Pano Verb (Jack White signature amp, based on 1964 Fender Vibroverb, used in studio and live for this era)
PickupsMixed: likely single-coil bridge and neck, with possible humbucker in middle (custom configuration, copper frets as per era interview)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
flangerMXR MXR M152 Micro Flanger
fuzzUnion Tube & Transistor Union Tube & Transistor Bumble Fuzz
Notes
Studio recording, 2019 album 'Help Us Stranger'. Jack White is known for using custom copper Telecaster and his signature Fender Pano Verb amp for The Raconteurs' 'Bored and Razed' riff. Pedalboard and amp setup confirmed for this era, but exact pickup wiring is custom. No evidence of alternate guitars for this riff section.
Tone Character(10)
fuzz-heavy and saturatedraw and grittythick, overdriven texturesbold and vibrantaggressive attackvintage analog warmthswirling modulationpunchy and energeticharmonically richpercussive and driving
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive picking and tight muting to keep the fuzz-heavy tone articulate, plus rhythmic precision to lock in with the band. The swirling modulation adds complexity to maintaining note definition.
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Original Gear
GuitarCustom Fender Telecaster 'Triplecaster' (Jack White's copper-finished Telecaster with three pickups, used during Raconteurs era)
AmpFender Pano Verb (Jack White signature amp, based on 1964 Fender Vibroverb, used in studio and live for this era)
PickupsMixed: likely single-coil bridge and neck, with possible humbucker in middle (custom configuration, copper frets as per era interview)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
flangerMXR MXR M152 Micro Flanger
fuzzUnion Tube & Transistor Union Tube & Transistor Bumble Fuzz
Notes
Studio recording, 2019 album 'Help Us Stranger'. Jack White is known for using custom copper Telecaster and his signature Fender Pano Verb amp for The Raconteurs' 'Bored and Razed' riff. Pedalboard and amp setup confirmed for this era, but exact pickup wiring is custom. No evidence of alternate guitars for this riff section.
Tone Character(10)
fuzz-heavy and saturatedraw and grittythick, overdriven texturesbold and vibrantaggressive attackvintage analog warmthswirling modulationpunchy and energeticharmonically richpercussive and driving
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive picking and tight muting to keep the fuzz-heavy tone articulate, plus rhythmic precision to lock in with the band. The swirling modulation adds complexity to maintaining note definition.