Riff Tone

Gloom Boys

Waterparks

Guitarpunk2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster (exact model unknown, likely Mexican or American Standard, as used by Geoff Wigington in studio)

AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio recording, likely 2203 or 2204 head, as typical for modern pop-punk/rock production)

PickupsFender single-coil Telecaster pickups

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown, possibly Marshall-in-a-box style or amp gain only)

Notes

Studio recording, 2016 (Double Dare album). No direct evidence of pedals or alternate amps for the riff section. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this part.

Tone Character(10)

tight and punchymodern pop-punk cruncharticulate power chordsaggressive attackclear note separationpolished and radio-readyfocused midrangeslight top-end sizzlecontrolled low endminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, consistent strumming and tight palm muting for clarity, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of pop-punk.

Sources

Waterparks Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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