Riff Tone
Freakin' out on the Interstate
Briston Maroney
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (exact year/model unknown, but Telecaster shape and single-coil sound confirmed by video and audio)
AmpFender Hot Rod Deluxe (estimated, based on typical indie/alt-rock studio setups and live videos; exact model not confirmed in sources)
PickupsFender single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2018. No direct evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section; pedalboard not visible in official studio footage. Most sources reference live setups or general gear, not the specific studio session.
Tone Character(10)
bright and bitingslightly compressedopen and dynamicclear note separationjangly and percussivetouch-sensitive breakupmild overdrivearticulate pick attackpresent but not harsh treblemodest sustain
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, dynamic strumming and accent control to maintain clarity through a crunchy overdriven tone, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex fingerings.
Sources
Briston Maroney's Pedals? : r/guitarpedalsFREAKIN OUT ON THE INTERSTATE CHORDS by Briston Maroney @ Ultimate-Guitar.ComFreakin' Out on the Interstate Tab by Briston Maroney | Songsterr Tabs with RhythmJam on 'Freakin Out on the Interstate' - Briston Maroney : r/GuitarFreaking Out On The Interstate by Briston Maroney - Guitar ...
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (exact year/model unknown, but Telecaster shape and single-coil sound confirmed by video and audio)
AmpFender Hot Rod Deluxe (estimated, based on typical indie/alt-rock studio setups and live videos; exact model not confirmed in sources)
PickupsFender single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
Sources
Briston Maroney's Pedals? : r/guitarpedalsFREAKIN OUT ON THE INTERSTATE CHORDS by Briston Maroney @ Ultimate-Guitar.ComFreakin' Out on the Interstate Tab by Briston Maroney | Songsterr Tabs with RhythmJam on 'Freakin Out on the Interstate' - Briston Maroney : r/GuitarFreaking Out On The Interstate by Briston Maroney - Guitar ...
Notes
Studio recording, 2018. No direct evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section; pedalboard not visible in official studio footage. Most sources reference live setups or general gear, not the specific studio session.
Tone Character(10)
bright and bitingslightly compressedopen and dynamicclear note separationjangly and percussivetouch-sensitive breakupmild overdrivearticulate pick attackpresent but not harsh treblemodest sustain
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, dynamic strumming and accent control to maintain clarity through a crunchy overdriven tone, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex fingerings.
Freakin' out on the Interstate settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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