Riff Tone
Closing Time
Semisonic
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (red, late 90s)
AmpUnknown (not specified in sources; likely a tube combo or head, but no direct evidence for model)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock SG pickups, likely 490R/498T set)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzZ.Vex Z.Vex Fuzz Factory
Notes
Studio recording, 1997 (recorded for the album 'Feeling Strangely Fine'). Guitar and pedal info confirmed for studio use; amp model not specified in any available sources.
Tone Character(10)
tight, punchy rhythmfuzzy edgeclear chord articulationslightly compressed attackopen, radio-friendly soundmid-forward presencedynamic response to pickingbright but not harshclassic 90s alternative rock crunchnot overly saturated
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Closing Time' is accessible to most players, using simple chord shapes and a steady strumming pattern at a moderate tempo.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (red, late 90s)
AmpUnknown (not specified in sources; likely a tube combo or head, but no direct evidence for model)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock SG pickups, likely 490R/498T set)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzZ.Vex Z.Vex Fuzz Factory
Notes
Studio recording, 1997 (recorded for the album 'Feeling Strangely Fine'). Guitar and pedal info confirmed for studio use; amp model not specified in any available sources.
Tone Character(10)
tight, punchy rhythmfuzzy edgeclear chord articulationslightly compressed attackopen, radio-friendly soundmid-forward presencedynamic response to pickingbright but not harshclassic 90s alternative rock crunchnot overly saturated
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Closing Time' is accessible to most players, using simple chord shapes and a steady strumming pattern at a moderate tempo.