Riff Tone

Hash Pipe

Weezer

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior (1960 Doublecut, likely black finish)

AmpMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio rhythm guitar, Green Album era)

PickupsP-90 single-coil (stock on Les Paul Junior, high output)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid6

treble6.5

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'Hash Pipe' (2001, Green Album). Guitar and amp confirmed for Green Album rhythm tracks. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; distortion likely from amp. Pickup and amp model confirmed for this era and song. No evidence of live/touring substitutions.

Tone Character(10)

thick and crunchytight and percussivestrong, sustaining power chordsaggressive attackmid-focused puncharticulate and clearmodern high-gain distortionminimal noiseno modulation or ambiencefocused low end

Difficulty

The riff is based on straightforward power chords with palm muting and aggressive picking, making it accessible to most players with basic technique, but requiring tight rhythm and muting for authenticity.

Sources

Weezer – Weezer 30 (Anniversary Super Deluxe) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Weezer – Weezer - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Distortion pedal for Weezer/Radiohead tones?(Need Help) : r/guitarlessons

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