Riff Tone

Comfort in Sound

Feeder

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarCustom 'Jazzbird' Guitar with Tom Holmes Humbuckers

AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212 & JMI (Vox-style) AC30 (studio blend, main rhythm)

PickupsTom Holmes Humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6.5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzColorsound Colorsound Sola Sound Supa Tone Bender

fuzzPete Cornish Pete Cornish Fuzz Box

overdriveIbanez Ibanez Turbo Tube Screamer

delayElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Memory Man Deluxe

Notes

Studio recording, 2002. Main rhythm/riff tracked with blend of Fender DeVille 212 and JMI AC30, as per Grant Nicholas' studio and live rig for 'Comfort in Sound' era. Marshall JMP used for some overdubs but primary riff sound is DeVille + JMI AC30. Pedal fuzz/distortion is key to the riff tone.

Tone Character(10)

full and fatcrunchy but not harshorganic analogue fuzzmidrange-forwardsparkling top endtight low endmelodic clarityclassic British combo characterslightly compressednot overly aggressive

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically tight and requires good control of dynamics and palm muting, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast lead playing.

Sources

Rig tour: Feeder | MusicRadar Studio tour: Feeder's Grant Nicholas reveals his guitar and recording setup | MusicRadar Feeder Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard "I'm a fuzz junkie – I've got an obscene amount of fuzz boxes": Feeder's Grant Nicholas picks his essential pieces of gear | MusicRadar

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