Riff Tone
Futures
Jimmy Eat World
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Studio
AmpMarshall JMP 2203 Mk II Master Lead 100w (1979)
PickupsGibson 490R/498T humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2004. Jim Adkins used his 1979 Marshall JMP Superlead 100 Watt for all albums from 'Clarity' through 'Chase This Light', including 'Futures'. Main guitar for drop C# songs like 'Futures' riff was the Les Paul Studio. No evidence of live rig or alternate amps for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight, focused rhythm crunchaggressive, saturated distortionpercussive palm-muted power chordsarticulate attackmodern alternative rock drivefull-bodied midrange punchslightly compressed, controlled sustainclear note separation under gainbridge pickup biteminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm at a moderate tempo, but uses standard power chords and no advanced lead techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Studio
AmpMarshall JMP 2203 Mk II Master Lead 100w (1979)
PickupsGibson 490R/498T humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2004. Jim Adkins used his 1979 Marshall JMP Superlead 100 Watt for all albums from 'Clarity' through 'Chase This Light', including 'Futures'. Main guitar for drop C# songs like 'Futures' riff was the Les Paul Studio. No evidence of live rig or alternate amps for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight, focused rhythm crunchaggressive, saturated distortionpercussive palm-muted power chordsarticulate attackmodern alternative rock drivefull-bodied midrange punchslightly compressed, controlled sustainclear note separation under gainbridge pickup biteminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm at a moderate tempo, but uses standard power chords and no advanced lead techniques.
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