Riff Tone

Courage (For Hugh MacLennan)

The Tragically Hip

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Deluxe 1972

AmpUnknown (not specified in sources for this recording/session)

PickupsMini humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9DX Turbo Tube Screamer

compressionBoss Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer

delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

Notes

Studio recording, 1992 (Fully Completely album). Guitar confirmed as Les Paul Deluxe 1972 with mini humbuckers for Paul Langlois. Amp model not specified in any source for this song/session; likely a Marshall or Fender based on era and genre but cannot confirm. Pedals confirmed in general use, but not all can be tied to this exact recording.

Tone Character(10)

punchy and mid-forwardtight, articulate rhythmslightly compressedwarm but not muddyclear note separationdynamic responseclassic rock crunchpresent upper midsnot overly saturatedfocused attack

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast lead work.

Sources

Paul Langlois, The Tragically Hip Guitarist Gear | Equipboard

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