Riff Tone
Homebrew (Live)
311
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 1990s model, as used by Tim Mahoney live in this era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (live rig, 1990s era)
PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
otherBoss Boss OC-2 Octave
Notes
Live performance, mid-1990s. Gear based on Tim Mahoney's known live setup for 'Homebrew' era; no direct photo/video evidence for this specific show, but consistent with period-correct live rig. Studio version may differ.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky, saturated power chordsoctave-thickened riffingarticulate pick attackaggressive, modern rock driveclear note separation under gainslight low-end emphasiscompressed, focused midrangeminimal ambient reverbdynamic, palm-muted chugs
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated palm muting and precise use of the octave pedal for thickness, demanding solid right-hand control and dynamic consistency under a saturated, high-gain tone.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 1990s model, as used by Tim Mahoney live in this era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (live rig, 1990s era)
PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
otherBoss Boss OC-2 Octave
Notes
Live performance, mid-1990s. Gear based on Tim Mahoney's known live setup for 'Homebrew' era; no direct photo/video evidence for this specific show, but consistent with period-correct live rig. Studio version may differ.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechunky, saturated power chordsoctave-thickened riffingarticulate pick attackaggressive, modern rock driveclear note separation under gainslight low-end emphasiscompressed, focused midrangeminimal ambient reverbdynamic, palm-muted chugs
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated palm muting and precise use of the octave pedal for thickness, demanding solid right-hand control and dynamic consistency under a saturated, high-gain tone.
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