Riff Tone

Hoinfodaman

Primus

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s or 1980s, as used by Ler LaLonde in this era)

AmpMarshall JCM 800 (used by Ler LaLonde on Primus albums up to Pork Soda)

PickupsHumbucker (stock Gibson Les Paul Standard pickups)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5.5

mid7

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzFulltone Fulltone Ultimate Octave

Notes

Studio recording, 1993. Gear confirmed for this era and album. Fulltone Ultimate Octave fuzz was specifically used on 'Hoinfodaman' riff for Neil Young-style breakup. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this part.

Tone Character(10)

thick and fuzzymidrange-forward crunchraw and saturateddynamic and touch-sensitivepercussive attackslightly loose low endorganic vintage amp drivenot overly compressedaggressive but musicalclassic rock-inspired breakup

Difficulty

The riff is moderately challenging due to its syncopation and need for dynamic control with a fuzz pedal, but does not require advanced techniques or fast playing.

Sources

10 Pro Pedalboards Revealed - Premier Guitar Primus – Pork Soda - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Larry "Ler" LaLonde

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