Riff Tone
Elesi
Rivermaya
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarYamaha Pacifica (likely 112 or similar, single coil in neck position)
AmpUnknown solid-state or modeling amp (studio recording, 1997); no explicit amp model confirmed for studio, but clean amp tone referenced
PickupsYamaha Pacifica stock single coil (neck position, likely ceramic magnet)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6
treble6.5
reverb4.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
wahUnknown Wah pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1997. Guitar confirmed as Yamaha Pacifica for clean sections in some tutorials, but no official studio documentation. No amp model confirmed for studio; clean amp tone with effects (wah, reverb) referenced in tutorials. Settings estimated based on typical 1990s clean tones and genre.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateclean and percussiveclear note separationslightly scooped midsfunky rhythmic feeltouch-sensitive responseglassy highsmildly compressed attacksubtle reverb ambiencedynamic picking clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic strumming and precise wah pedal use for accentuation, but uses basic chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible for intermediate beginners.
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Original Gear
GuitarYamaha Pacifica (likely 112 or similar, single coil in neck position)
AmpUnknown solid-state or modeling amp (studio recording, 1997); no explicit amp model confirmed for studio, but clean amp tone referenced
PickupsYamaha Pacifica stock single coil (neck position, likely ceramic magnet)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6
treble6.5
reverb4.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
wahUnknown Wah pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1997. Guitar confirmed as Yamaha Pacifica for clean sections in some tutorials, but no official studio documentation. No amp model confirmed for studio; clean amp tone with effects (wah, reverb) referenced in tutorials. Settings estimated based on typical 1990s clean tones and genre.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateclean and percussiveclear note separationslightly scooped midsfunky rhythmic feeltouch-sensitive responseglassy highsmildly compressed attacksubtle reverb ambiencedynamic picking clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic strumming and precise wah pedal use for accentuation, but uses basic chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible for intermediate beginners.
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