Riff Tone

Float On

Modest Mouse

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarWicks Custom Electric Guitar

AmpUnknown studio amp (Isaac Brock used whatever was available at Dave Sardy's studio; exact model not specified)

PickupsSingle-coil pickups (exact model unknown, likely stock Wicks or Fender-style single coils)

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass5.5

mid7

treble7

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Float On' (2004). Isaac Brock stated he used his own guitar (Wicks), but the amp was whatever was available in the studio at producer Dave Sardy's place. No confirmation of specific amp model. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.

Tone Character(10)

mid-forward and punchyarticulate and clearslightly compressedbright but not harshtight, controlled low endmodest sustainpercussive attackclean with slight edgeno heavy distortionclear note separation

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically syncopated and requires tight, clean picking with good dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast playing.

Sources

Modest Mouse - Float On | Wiki @ Ultimate-Guitar.com Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock on his guitar and gear journey Modest Mouse tone - forum topic | Ultimate Guitar

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