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Foo Fighters

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Explorer
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely stock 496R/500T or similar, as per late-90s Explorers)

Amp Settings

gain6.5
bass6.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1999. Main riff tracked with Explorer through Memory Man delay and Vox AC30 for some overdubs, but the heavy/distorted riff is primarily Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier. No evidence of live settings or alternate guitars for this section.

Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedtight and percussivechunky palm-muted power chordsmodern rock heavinessarticulate pick attackaggressive, focused midspunchy low endclear note separationslight room ambienceharmonic overtones

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its tight, palm-muted rhythm, need for precise timing, and control of a saturated high-gain tone to maintain clarity and articulation.

Sources

Dave Grohl's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard | EquipboardFoo Fighters – There Is Nothing Left To Lose - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | EquipboardGibson Explorer Electric Guitar - What To Know & Where To BuyFoo Fighters Guitar sound : r/guitarpedals - Reddit

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