Riff Tone

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Fontaines D.C.

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jazzmaster

AmpFender '68 Custom Twin Reverb

PickupsFender Jazzmaster single coils

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass5.5

mid7

treble7

reverb4

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionSoundgas Soundgas 636p

boostMXR MXR Micro Amp

noise_gateMXR MXR Smart Gate

delayStrymon Strymon Volante

modulationEventide Eventide H9

Notes

Studio recording, 2024 era. Carlos O'Connell's main rig for the album. Amp set to vintage channel with bright switch engaged. Pedalboard includes Soundgas 636p preamp, MXR Micro Amp, Strymon Volante, Eventide H9, and MXR Smart Gate. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulategritty breakupjangly single coil claritymodulated ambiencetight and percussive rhythmdynamic responseslightly compressedpiercing attackcontrolled noise floornot overly saturated

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, percussive picking with dynamic control and muting to maintain clarity through a gritty, modulated tone. Not technically advanced, but demands rhythmic precision and tone control.

Sources

Fontaines D.C. Rig Rundown - Premier Guitar Fontaines D.C. Rig Rundown [2025] - Premier Guitar Carlos O'Connell reveals the secret weapon on his pedalboard | Guitar World

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