Riff Tone
Here's to the Sun
Wavves
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender HSS Stratocaster (red, as used by Nathan Williams on early Wavves recordings)
AmpUnknown model (no direct source for studio amp on this track; likely mid-gain solid-state or tube combo typical of lo-fi/garage rock, possibly Fender or similar)
PickupsFender HSS Stratocaster pickups (humbucker in bridge, single coils in middle and neck)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb2
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzTomkat Tomkat Fuzz (Big Muff style)
overdriveTech 21 SansAmp (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2008-2009 era. Guitar and pedal info from artist interview; amp model not specified for this song or album. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedlo-fi and rawaggressive midrangegritty and compressedpunchy attackthick, present distortionslightly scooped lowsmodest treble bitefeedback-proneunpolished garage rock texture
Difficulty
The riff requires energetic, precise strumming and control over a saturated fuzz tone, but uses straightforward chord shapes and rhythm patterns typical of garage rock.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender HSS Stratocaster (red, as used by Nathan Williams on early Wavves recordings)
AmpUnknown model (no direct source for studio amp on this track; likely mid-gain solid-state or tube combo typical of lo-fi/garage rock, possibly Fender or similar)
PickupsFender HSS Stratocaster pickups (humbucker in bridge, single coils in middle and neck)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb2
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzTomkat Tomkat Fuzz (Big Muff style)
overdriveTech 21 SansAmp (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2008-2009 era. Guitar and pedal info from artist interview; amp model not specified for this song or album. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedlo-fi and rawaggressive midrangegritty and compressedpunchy attackthick, present distortionslightly scooped lowsmodest treble bitefeedback-proneunpolished garage rock texture
Difficulty
The riff requires energetic, precise strumming and control over a saturated fuzz tone, but uses straightforward chord shapes and rhythm patterns typical of garage rock.
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