Riff Tone

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Incubus

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS McCarty Archtop

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head (Multi-Watt) into Mesa 2x12 cabinets with Celestion Vintage 30s

PickupsPRS McCarty Archtop stock humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionMXR MXR Dyna Comp

Notes

Studio recording, 2001. Guitar and amp confirmed for Morning View album sessions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section. Pedalboard details for this era are limited; only effects with direct evidence or clear audibility included.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate attackslightly compressedclear note separationmoderate gain saturationpunchy midrangemodern alternative rock edgedynamic response to pickingcontrolled low endnot overly saturated

Difficulty

The riff requires precise palm muting, dynamic picking, and rhythmic accuracy to maintain the punchy, articulate sound characteristic of the recording.

Sources

Incubus – Morning View - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Rig Rundown - Incubus' Mike Einzinger and Ben Kenney - Premier Guitar

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