Riff Tone

Everlong

Foo Fighters

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Explorer (black, late 90s model, as used by Dave Grohl on 'The Colour and the Shape')

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head (100W, 3-channel, as used in studio for distorted tones on 'Everlong')

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely 496R/500T or Dirty Fingers, as per era and model)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6

treble7.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionPro Co Pro Co RAT

Notes

Studio recording, 1996-1997. Guitar and amp confirmed by multiple sources for the album's heavy rhythm sections. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the main riff. Pedals used for additional gain and texture, but core tone is Mesa Dual Rectifier with Explorer. Pickup selector likely bridge for maximum attack.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivecrunchy, overdrivenaggressive attackmid-range barktop-end snarlgritty and unpolishedrobust and soaringhigh-output humbucker punchthick, saturated distortiondynamic, palm-muted chugs

Difficulty

The main riff requires tight, fast alternate picking with precise palm muting and stamina to maintain the aggressive rhythm, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Dave Grohl's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard | Equipboard Foo Fighters Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Dave Grohl's guitars: the 6-strings behind the Foo Fighters | Guitar World How to get the amp settings for Everlong by the FooFighters - Reddit Playing EVERLONG : r/Foofighters - Reddit

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