Riff Tone
Float On
Modest Mouse
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, as used by Isaac Brock in studio circa 2003-2004)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (blackface, studio recording era 2003-2004)
PickupsSingle-coil (Fender Telecaster stock single-coils, passive)
Amp Settings
gain3
bass5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2003-2004. Gear inferred from era-accurate photos and typical studio setup; no direct studio documentation found. Settings and effects are for the clean riff section only.
Tone Character(10)
bright and janglyarticulate and percussive attackmid-focused cleanslightly compressedsubtle chorus shimmertight low endsparkling highsclear note separationslight ambient reverbdynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The riff is moderately challenging due to its syncopated rhythm, need for precise muting, and dynamic control to maintain a clean, articulate sound with subtle modulation.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, as used by Isaac Brock in studio circa 2003-2004)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (blackface, studio recording era 2003-2004)
PickupsSingle-coil (Fender Telecaster stock single-coils, passive)
Amp Settings
gain3
bass5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2003-2004. Gear inferred from era-accurate photos and typical studio setup; no direct studio documentation found. Settings and effects are for the clean riff section only.
Tone Character(10)
bright and janglyarticulate and percussive attackmid-focused cleanslightly compressedsubtle chorus shimmertight low endsparkling highsclear note separationslight ambient reverbdynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The riff is moderately challenging due to its syncopated rhythm, need for precise muting, and dynamic control to maintain a clean, articulate sound with subtle modulation.
Float On settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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