Riff Tone

Dear Maria, Count Me In

All Time Low

Guitarpunk2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard

AmpBudda Superdrive Series II 30W Combo Amp

PickupsHumbuckers (likely Gibson 490R/498T or similar, but exact model not confirmed for this recording)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2007 (from 'So Wrong, It's Right' album). Jack Barakat is seen using a Gibson SG Standard in the official music video for 'Dear Maria, Count Me In.' Equipboard confirms the Budda Superdrive 30 was the core amp for the aggressive/distorted tones on the album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for the studio riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight, percussive palm-muted power chordscrunchy, saturated rhythm tonearticulate attack with clear note separationmodern pop punk distortionaggressive, driving midrangeslightly compressed, focused soundfull-bodied, punchy lowsbright, cutting highs without harshnessminimal ambience/reverbdynamic pick attack

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, precise palm muting and tight power chord changes typical of pop punk, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex rhythms.

Sources

Jack Barakat, All Time Low Guitarist Gear | Equipboard

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