Riff Tone
Highway Tune
Greta Van Fleet
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard
AmpMarshall JMP (likely 1970s model, as used by Jake Kiszka in this era)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock SG pickups, likely 490R/498T or Classic '57s)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
boostJext-Telez Jext-Telez Range Lord
Notes
Studio recording, 2017. Gear confirmed for Highway Tune era by multiple sources. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. Pedalboard is minimal, used mainly for boost.
Tone Character(10)
classic British crunchtight, punchy riff attackaggressive bridge pickup bitevintage-inspired overdriveminimal reverb, dry sounddynamic, touch-sensitive responseclear note separationslight boost for riff claritymid-forward, classic rock presenceno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires tight timing, fast picking, and control over quick bends and palm muting, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
Sources
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard
AmpMarshall JMP (likely 1970s model, as used by Jake Kiszka in this era)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock SG pickups, likely 490R/498T or Classic '57s)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
boostJext-Telez Jext-Telez Range Lord
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2017. Gear confirmed for Highway Tune era by multiple sources. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. Pedalboard is minimal, used mainly for boost.
Tone Character(10)
classic British crunchtight, punchy riff attackaggressive bridge pickup bitevintage-inspired overdriveminimal reverb, dry sounddynamic, touch-sensitive responseclear note separationslight boost for riff claritymid-forward, classic rock presenceno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires tight timing, fast picking, and control over quick bends and palm muting, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
Highway Tune settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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