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Riff Tone

Cold Cash and Cold Hearts

Thrice

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarErnie Ball Music Man Dustin Kensrue Stingray

AmpUnknown (not specified in sources for this recording)

PickupsSeymour Duncan 59/Custom Hybrid (bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)

Notes

No direct evidence for the exact amp or pedals used on the studio recording of 'Cold Cash and Cold Hearts' riff section. Guitar and pickup confirmed via Equipboard and video evidence of covers, but not the original studio session. No pedal or amp info tied specifically to this song's recording. Year: 2003 (The Artist in the Ambulance album). Studio recording context.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive attackarticulate rhythm claritymodern post-hardcore crunchfocused midrange punchslightly scooped but present midsfast, articulate riffinghigh-output bridge pickup soundminimal ambiencepunchy low end

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate picking and tight palm muting in drop C tuning, with precise rhythm and chord changes typical of post-hardcore. Not beginner, but accessible to intermediate players with solid technique.

Sources

Tanner Cowen | Equipboard Ernie Ball Music Man Dustin Kensrue Stingray - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard

This tone has been researched 4 times by the community

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Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarErnie Ball Music Man Dustin Kensrue Stingray

AmpUnknown (not specified in sources for this recording)

PickupsSeymour Duncan 59/Custom Hybrid (bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)

Sources

Tanner Cowen | Equipboard Ernie Ball Music Man Dustin Kensrue Stingray - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard

This tone has been researched 4 times by the community

Notes

No direct evidence for the exact amp or pedals used on the studio recording of 'Cold Cash and Cold Hearts' riff section. Guitar and pickup confirmed via Equipboard and video evidence of covers, but not the original studio session. No pedal or amp info tied specifically to this song's recording. Year: 2003 (The Artist in the Ambulance album). Studio recording context.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive attackarticulate rhythm claritymodern post-hardcore crunchfocused midrange punchslightly scooped but present midsfast, articulate riffinghigh-output bridge pickup soundminimal ambiencepunchy low end

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate picking and tight palm muting in drop C tuning, with precise rhythm and chord changes typical of post-hardcore. Not beginner, but accessible to intermediate players with solid technique.

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