Riff Tone

Everlong

Foo Fighters

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Trini Lopez Standard (likely, as used by Dave Grohl on the original studio recording of 'Everlong')

AmpVox AC30 (used for clean tones in studio recording of 'Everlong', 1997)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock on Trini Lopez Standard)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb1.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1997. Dave Grohl is documented to use the Vox AC30 for clean tones in Foo Fighters recordings, including 'Everlong'. Guitar tech and multiple sources confirm this pairing for clean sections. Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier is used for dirty tones, but not for the clean riff/verse.

Tone Character(10)

bright and chimeyarticulate and percussivetight note separationslightly compressedminimal breakupclear and present midsairy top endsubtle amp reverbdynamic response to pickingno audible modulation or delay

Difficulty

The clean riff in 'Everlong' is intermediate to hard due to its fast, relentless strumming pattern, syncopated rhythm, and need for precise muting and dynamic control.

Sources

Dave Grohl's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard | Equipboard How to get the amp settings for Everlong by the FooFighters - Reddit Foo Fighters Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Everlong Amp Settings : r/Foofighters - Reddit

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