Riff Tone

Buck Rogers

Feeder

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster HSS (as seen in Buck Rogers music video; also possible use of Fender Telecaster in some live performances, but Stratocaster is visually confirmed for the studio era)

AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212 (paired with JMI AC30 and possibly Marshall for layered studio sound)

PickupsHSS configuration (humbucker in bridge, single coils in middle and neck); likely bridge humbucker used for riff

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss BD-2 Blues Driver

fuzzColorsound Colorsound Sola Sound Supa Tone Bender

boostMXR MXR M133 Micro Amp

delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

delayArion Arion SAD-1 Stereo Delay

otherBoss Boss LS-2 Line Selector

Notes

Studio recording, 2000/2001 era (Echo Park album sessions). Grant Nicholas is confirmed to use a Fender Stratocaster HSS in the music video and interviews for this period. Amp setup is a blend of Fender DeVille 212 and JMI AC30, with Marshall possibly layered for heaviness. Settings estimated based on typical use and genre, as no numeric values are given in sources.

Tone Character(10)

big and punchyaggressive and saturatedtight palm-muted power chordsfuzzy edgefull midrangebright top end sparkleheavy and drivingcranked amp feelarticulate attackslight ambience from delay

Difficulty

The riff relies on tight, punchy palm-muted power chords and syncopated rhythm, but does not require advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings. The main challenge is maintaining energy and precision at a medium tempo.

Sources

Grant Nicholas, Feeder Singer & Guitarist Gear | Equipboard Rig tour: Feeder | MusicRadar Interview: Talking big riffs, old school fuzz pedals and tips for guitarists with Feeder's Grant Nicholas | MusicRadar

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