Riff Tone

Drive

Incubus

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS McCarty Archtop

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head

PickupsPRS McCarty Archtop stock humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1999-2000. Used for the riff section of 'Drive' on the 'Make Yourself' album. Amp was run into Mesa 2x12 cabinets with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this section.

Tone Character(10)

clear and dynamicslightly compressed attackarticulate and openmild breakupwarm midrangetight low endpresent but not harsh highsstudio claritydistinct note separationnot saturated or fuzzy

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate fingerstyle technique, syncopated rhythm, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation with a slightly overdriven tone.

Sources

Incubus – Make Yourself - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Incubus – Drive - Gear & Equipment Used on the Single | Equipboard Mike Einziger | Equipboard Rig Rundown - Incubus' Mike Einzinger and Ben Kenney - Premier Guitar best drive pedal for incubus tones : r/guitarpedals - Reddit

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