Riff Tone
Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good)
Skunk Anansie
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard
AmpMarshall JCM2000 TSL 100
PickupsHumbucker (Gibson stock, likely 490R/498T or similar)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzDOD DOD Carcosa Fuzz
overdriveDigiTech DigiTech HardWire CM-2 Tube Overdrive
Notes
Studio recording, 1996-1997 (album released 1997). Gear confirmed for Ace during this era and song by Equipboard and interviews. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. Pedals used for additional gain/fuzz, but core tone is Les Paul into Marshall JCM2000. No evidence of live rig differences for this song's riff.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and grittyraw and punchyheavy, driving riffmelodic yet rhythmicfuzzy distortion (from pedal)tight and energeticorganic crunchwarm low endpresent midrangeclear attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic precision and aggressive picking, but uses standard power chords and straightforward technique. The main challenge is maintaining energy and articulation at medium tempo.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard
AmpMarshall JCM2000 TSL 100
PickupsHumbucker (Gibson stock, likely 490R/498T or similar)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzDOD DOD Carcosa Fuzz
overdriveDigiTech DigiTech HardWire CM-2 Tube Overdrive
Notes
Studio recording, 1996-1997 (album released 1997). Gear confirmed for Ace during this era and song by Equipboard and interviews. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. Pedals used for additional gain/fuzz, but core tone is Les Paul into Marshall JCM2000. No evidence of live rig differences for this song's riff.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and grittyraw and punchyheavy, driving riffmelodic yet rhythmicfuzzy distortion (from pedal)tight and energeticorganic crunchwarm low endpresent midrangeclear attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic precision and aggressive picking, but uses standard power chords and straightforward technique. The main challenge is maintaining energy and articulation at medium tempo.
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