Riff Tone
Fatal
Lovejoy
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster
AmpUnknown (not specified in sources; likely a Fender or Marshall-style amp based on genre/era, but not confirmed)
PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2023-2024 era. Guitar model confirmed by owner of Joe's TVL Jazzmaster attempting to match tone. No direct evidence for amp or pedals used in studio.
Tone Character(10)
crunchy and energeticslightly fuzzy edgetight and percussive attackarticulate chord definitionmodern indie/alt rock drivemoderate sustainnot overly compressedclear note separationmildly scooped midspresent upper mids and treble
Difficulty
The riff requires moderately tight rhythm playing and palm muting, but uses straightforward chord shapes and no advanced lead techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster
AmpUnknown (not specified in sources; likely a Fender or Marshall-style amp based on genre/era, but not confirmed)
PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2023-2024 era. Guitar model confirmed by owner of Joe's TVL Jazzmaster attempting to match tone. No direct evidence for amp or pedals used in studio.
Tone Character(10)
crunchy and energeticslightly fuzzy edgetight and percussive attackarticulate chord definitionmodern indie/alt rock drivemoderate sustainnot overly compressedclear note separationmildly scooped midspresent upper mids and treble
Difficulty
The riff requires moderately tight rhythm playing and palm muting, but uses straightforward chord shapes and no advanced lead techniques.
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