Riff Tone

Electric Tears

Buckethead

Guitarother2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Buckethead Signature Les Paul

AmpPeavey 5150

PickupsGibson Ceramic Humbuckers (exact model: Gibson 496R/500T, as per signature spec)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6.5

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

Notes

Studio recording, 2002. Gear confirmed for this era and album by multiple sources. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this song's studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

warm and smoothliquid sustainambient and lushglassy cleansrich, full-bodied soundtouch-sensitiveethereal and atmosphericminimal breakupfloating, reverb-heavy texturedelicate articulation

Difficulty

The riff requires nuanced fingerstyle playing, control of sustain and dynamics, and subtle use of harmonics, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Buckethead Guitar Tone — Settings for Every Signature Song Buckethead's Les Paul, Guitar Gear & Rig | Equipboard Gibson Buckethead Signature Les Paul Electric Guitar - What To Know & Where To Buy Anyone know what guitar/setup bucket is using here? : r/Buckethead

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