Solo Tone

Burndt Jamb

Weezer

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s or early 2000s, as used by Rivers Cuomo on Maladroit)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark I (studio recording amp for Maladroit era, as cited for Weezer's heavy tones)

PickupsHumbucker (stock Gibson, likely 490R/498T or similar)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzUnknown Fuzz pedal (model unknown, likely ZVEX Fuzz Factory or Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi)

Notes

Studio recording, 2001-2002 (Maladroit sessions). No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this solo. No confirmed pedalboard for this specific song/section.

Tone Character(10)

fuzz-laden and saturatedsinging sustainthick and compressedaggressive upper-midrange biteharmonic-rich distortiontight and focused lowsclear note separationslightly scooped midsmodern alternative rock soloviolin-like lead tone

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique due to sustained bends, vibrato, and maintaining clarity with a saturated fuzz tone, but does not feature advanced speed or complex phrasing.

Sources

Weezer – Weezer - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Weezer Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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