Riff Tone

Face Value

The Story So Far

Guitarpunk2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarRickenbacker 350v63

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

PickupsRickenbacker single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

Notes

Studio recording, 2013. Gear confirmed for The Story So Far's 'What You Don't See' era. William Levy is the primary rhythm guitarist for riff sections. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section. Effects inferred from genre and era, as no direct studio pedalboard photo for this track.

Tone Character(10)

aggressive and punchytight and articulatecrunchy midrangeslightly gritty edgepresent upper midspercussive attackdynamic pick responseclear note separationminimal ambiencefocused low end

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and tight palm muting typical of modern pop punk, with dynamic chord changes that demand intermediate technical control.

Sources

The Story So Far Members, Gear & Sound - Equipboard William Levy, The Story So Far Guitarist Gear | Equipboard

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