Riff Tone

I'd Like Your Hair Long

Hum

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely 1960s or 1970s, as used by Matt Talbott in studio)

AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio, 1995 recording era, as typical for Hum's Downward Is Heavenward sessions)

PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss DF-2 Super Feedbacker & Distortion

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1995. Gear inferred from era and band interviews; no direct source for this specific song's session, but consistent with Hum's known studio setup for this album.

Tone Character(10)

lush and wide stereo imageheavy, saturated distortionmodulated, swirling chorus texturethick, layered wall of soundtight low end with claritysmooth, compressed sustainarticulate pick attackdense, shoegaze-inspired rhythmpunchy, modern alternative rockslightly scooped mids for clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires tight rhythm playing with high-gain and modulation effects, demanding control to maintain clarity and articulation in a dense mix.

Sources

[HELP] The effects and guitar tone of the 90s Rock Band, 'Hum'.Hum guitar tone? - Reddit

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