Riff Tone

Gnaw

Alex G

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFramus Panthera

AmpUnknown (no confirmed source for studio amp on 'Gnaw')

PickupsHumbuckers (Framus stock, likely medium output)

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

No direct studio documentation for 'Gnaw' recording gear. Framus Panthera is Alex G's main electric guitar and is visually confirmed in multiple live settings from the era. No amp model is confirmed for the studio recording. No evidence of pedal use for 'Gnaw' riff section in studio; live, an Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer is sometimes used for other songs, but not confirmed for 'Gnaw'. Recording year: 2017 (album 'Rocket').

Tone Character(10)

clear and slightly grittyarticulate single-note definitionopen and dynamicmild amp breakupmid-focused warmthno audible reverb or delaydirect, unprocessed soundtight and percussive attackbright but not harshdistinct note separation

Difficulty

The riff is straightforward but requires clean, articulate picking and rhythmic consistency. No advanced techniques or fast passages, but clarity and timing are essential.

Sources

Alex G Does anyone/Could anyone get a picture of the pedals ...every alex g song sorted by guitar tuning! : r/sandyalexg

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