Riff Tone

I Appear Missing

Queens of the Stone Age

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Marauder

AmpGreedtone JHI-100 Amp Head

PickupsStock Gibson Marauder pickups (single-coil at neck, humbucker at bridge, both with unique wiring)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6.5

mid7.5

treble6

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzUnivox Univox Super-Fuzz

eqBoss Boss GE-7 Graphic Equalizer

overdriveKlon Klon Centaur Professional Overdrive

Notes

Studio recording for '...Like Clockwork' (2013); Josh Homme is known for using the Gibson Marauder and Greedtone JHI-100 in the studio for this album. No direct evidence of live substitutions for the riff section. Peavey Decade and other odd amps are sometimes used by Homme, but Greedtone is the only one directly tied to this album's recording.

Tone Character(10)

mid-forward and punchytight and percussiveslightly fuzzy edgeclear note separationwarm low endpresent, not harsh, midsdynamic and responsivestudio-polished claritynot overly saturateddistinctive 'desert rock' vibe

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing with precise palm muting and dynamic control, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Josh Homme's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Like Clockwork - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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