Riff Tone

Father of All...

Green Day

Guitarpunk2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior (likely 2019 signature model, as used by Billie Joe Armstrong in studio)

AmpMarshall 1959SLP Super Lead 100-watt Tube Head

PickupsP-90 single coil (stock Gibson USA P-90)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6.5

treble7.5

reverb0.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'Father of All...' album (2019/2020). Billie Joe Armstrong is confirmed to use his signature Les Paul Junior with P-90 and Marshall Plexi 1959SLP in studio. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section. Settings are inferred from typical Billie Joe/Green Day studio rig and era.

Tone Character(10)

crunchy and dynamicmid-forward punchtight and percussive attackbright and articulate highsslight natural compressionraw, aggressive edgedriving, energetic soundpunchy power chordsminimal low-end rumbleno excessive gain or fuzz

Difficulty

The riff is fast and energetic but relies on straightforward power chords and punk strumming, making it accessible to most players with basic technique.

Sources

Green Day (Billie Joe Armstrong) Amp Settings, Pedals & Rig Green Day – Father of All... - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Father of All... amp settings? : r/greenday - Reddit

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