Riff Tone
Guitar Hero
YoungBoy Never Broke Again
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown solidbody electric (exact model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown (likely direct-in with preamp pedal or amp sim, model not confirmed)
PickupsUnknown (likely stock humbuckers or single coils, model not confirmed)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Preamp pedal (model unknown)
Notes
No direct sources confirm the exact guitar or amp model used for the riff section of 'Guitar Hero' by YoungBoy Never Broke Again. Multiple Equipboard sources discuss the use of preamp pedals and amp/cab simulators for modern direct-in recording, but do not tie any specific gear to this song. Studio recording, released 2023.
Tone Character(10)
modern and processedtight and compressedaggressive attackbit-crushed or lo-fi edgesaturated distortiondirect-in claritymid-scooped but not hollowarticulate riff definitionslightly digital characternot vintage or tube-like
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight and requires good timing and palm muting, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown solidbody electric (exact model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown (likely direct-in with preamp pedal or amp sim, model not confirmed)
PickupsUnknown (likely stock humbuckers or single coils, model not confirmed)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Preamp pedal (model unknown)
Notes
No direct sources confirm the exact guitar or amp model used for the riff section of 'Guitar Hero' by YoungBoy Never Broke Again. Multiple Equipboard sources discuss the use of preamp pedals and amp/cab simulators for modern direct-in recording, but do not tie any specific gear to this song. Studio recording, released 2023.
Tone Character(10)
modern and processedtight and compressedaggressive attackbit-crushed or lo-fi edgesaturated distortiondirect-in claritymid-scooped but not hollowarticulate riff definitionslightly digital characternot vintage or tube-like
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight and requires good timing and palm muting, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.