Riff Tone

Bostons

Have Heart

Guitarpunk2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard or ESP E-II Eclipse

AmpUnknown high-gain amp (not specified in sources; likely Marshall or similar high-gain head typical for hardcore in 2008 studio context)

PickupsHumbuckers (exact model unspecified, likely stock or Seymour Duncan for ESP)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2008, album 'Songs To Scream At The Sun'. No direct source confirms exact amp model or pedal use for the recording of 'Bostons'. Guitar models confirmed by Equipboard for Have Heart studio use.

Tone Character(10)

aggressive and punchytight and percussivebiting clarityfull-bodied and warmrobust low endarticulate attackdynamic and urgentmelodic yet ferociousthick distortionpalm-muted chug

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, aggressive alternate picking and tight palm muting, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of hardcore punk.

Sources

Have Heart Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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