Riff Tone
Cobra
Geese
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Junior
AmpVox AC-30 Custom Classic
PickupsP-90 single coil
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionKeeley Keeley Compressor Plus
fuzzAsheville Pedals Custom Asheville Pedals Fuzz/Overdrive
Notes
Studio recording for 'Cobra' riff section, from the 2025 album 'Getting Killed'. Gear confirmed for album era but not tied to specific song section in sources; no explicit mention of alternate guitars/amps for this riff. No direct studio knob settings found.
Tone Character(9)
cloudy and texturedscuzzy amp breakupemphasized highs and lowswarm and slightly fuzzygarage/lo-fi edgedynamic and rhythmicpercussive attacknot overly compressedslightly dusty, vintage character
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated, percussive rhythm, dynamic control for the 'cloudy' articulation, and expressive note bends with a loose, behind-the-beat feel.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Junior
AmpVox AC-30 Custom Classic
PickupsP-90 single coil
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionKeeley Keeley Compressor Plus
fuzzAsheville Pedals Custom Asheville Pedals Fuzz/Overdrive
Notes
Studio recording for 'Cobra' riff section, from the 2025 album 'Getting Killed'. Gear confirmed for album era but not tied to specific song section in sources; no explicit mention of alternate guitars/amps for this riff. No direct studio knob settings found.
Tone Character(9)
cloudy and texturedscuzzy amp breakupemphasized highs and lowswarm and slightly fuzzygarage/lo-fi edgedynamic and rhythmicpercussive attacknot overly compressedslightly dusty, vintage character
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated, percussive rhythm, dynamic control for the 'cloudy' articulation, and expressive note bends with a loose, behind-the-beat feel.
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