Riff Tone
Clones
Ash
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s, as used by Tim Wheeler in Ash studio recordings)
AmpMarshall JCM900 (typical for Ash's 1990s/2000s distorted tones, no direct source for 'Clones' but consistent with band/era/live footage)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely 490R/498T or similar for era)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown, possibly Marshall Guv'nor or Boss DS-1, but not confirmed for this song)
Notes
Studio recording, 2004 (from 'Meltdown' album). No direct studio documentation for 'Clones' found; gear inferred from era, genre, and live rig photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight, saturated rhythm crunchaggressive, punchy power chordsfuzzy, compressed attackarticulate pick attackthick, mid-forward wall of soundslight top-end sizzlecontrolled feedback on sustained notesminimal ambient reverbno audible modulation or delayclassic British high-gain drive
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive rhythm playing with palm muting and fast chord changes, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex timing.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s, as used by Tim Wheeler in Ash studio recordings)
AmpMarshall JCM900 (typical for Ash's 1990s/2000s distorted tones, no direct source for 'Clones' but consistent with band/era/live footage)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely 490R/498T or similar for era)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown, possibly Marshall Guv'nor or Boss DS-1, but not confirmed for this song)
Notes
Studio recording, 2004 (from 'Meltdown' album). No direct studio documentation for 'Clones' found; gear inferred from era, genre, and live rig photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight, saturated rhythm crunchaggressive, punchy power chordsfuzzy, compressed attackarticulate pick attackthick, mid-forward wall of soundslight top-end sizzlecontrolled feedback on sustained notesminimal ambient reverbno audible modulation or delayclassic British high-gain drive
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive rhythm playing with palm muting and fast chord changes, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex timing.
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