Riff Tone
Funeral Beds
The Districts
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarRickenbacker 330 (likely, based on AMA and era-typical photos, but not explicitly confirmed for this track)
AmpUnknown combo amp (no explicit source for model; likely Fender or Vox style based on genre/era/recording, but not confirmed)
PickupsRickenbacker Hi-Gain single coils
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, released 2013 (recorded 2012-2013). No direct confirmation of exact amp or pedal models for the studio version. Guitar model inferred from AMA and era photos; amp is not specified in any available source.
Tone Character(10)
jangly and openslightly gritty edge-of-breakupbright and articulatedynamic and responsivemodest reverb ambienceclear note separationchiming upper midspresent but not harsh trebleno heavy distortionnatural amp compression
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and dynamic control to maintain the edge-of-breakup tone, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarRickenbacker 330 (likely, based on AMA and era-typical photos, but not explicitly confirmed for this track)
AmpUnknown combo amp (no explicit source for model; likely Fender or Vox style based on genre/era/recording, but not confirmed)
PickupsRickenbacker Hi-Gain single coils
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, released 2013 (recorded 2012-2013). No direct confirmation of exact amp or pedal models for the studio version. Guitar model inferred from AMA and era photos; amp is not specified in any available source.
Tone Character(10)
jangly and openslightly gritty edge-of-breakupbright and articulatedynamic and responsivemodest reverb ambienceclear note separationchiming upper midspresent but not harsh trebleno heavy distortionnatural amp compression
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and dynamic control to maintain the edge-of-breakup tone, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.