Riff Tone
Heavy Gloom
The Story So Far
Guitarpunk2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, as used by Kevin Geyer in this era)
AmpOrange Rockerverb 100 MkII (most commonly cited for TSSF studio recordings in this era, especially for heavy rhythm tones)
PickupsFender single-coil (stock Telecaster pickups, likely Alnico V)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2015 (from the self-titled album). No direct source confirms the exact gear for 'Heavy Gloom' riff, but this matches the band's known studio setup for heavy rhythm sections in this era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive attackthick, saturated rhythmarticulate power chordsmid-forward crunchslightly scooped midspunchy low endminimal ambiencefocused and modernclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, consistent alternate picking and tight palm muting for clarity and punch, with quick chord transitions and aggressive attack typical of modern pop-punk rhythm guitar.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, as used by Kevin Geyer in this era)
AmpOrange Rockerverb 100 MkII (most commonly cited for TSSF studio recordings in this era, especially for heavy rhythm tones)
PickupsFender single-coil (stock Telecaster pickups, likely Alnico V)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2015 (from the self-titled album). No direct source confirms the exact gear for 'Heavy Gloom' riff, but this matches the band's known studio setup for heavy rhythm sections in this era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive attackthick, saturated rhythmarticulate power chordsmid-forward crunchslightly scooped midspunchy low endminimal ambiencefocused and modernclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, consistent alternate picking and tight palm muting for clarity and punch, with quick chord transitions and aggressive attack typical of modern pop-punk rhythm guitar.
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