Riff Tone

I'll Stick Around

Foo Fighters

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (black, 1980s, likely Norlin-era)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 100W head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely 490R/498T or T-Top, passive, high output)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble7

reverb0.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionPro Co Pro Co Turbo RAT

Notes

Studio recording, 1994-1995, Foo Fighters debut album at Robert Lang Studios. Dave Grohl played all guitars and bass on the recording. Guitar and amp confirmed by Foo Fighters' first guitar tech and multiple interviews. Turbo RAT pedal used for main distortion. No evidence of additional effects or pedals in the riff section. No amp reverb or other amp effects used.

Tone Character(10)

tight, aggressive rhythm crunchsaturated, fuzzy distortionpercussive, palm-muted attackarticulate, cutting top endthick, midrange punchraw, unpolished studio soundminimal ambience or reverbclassic 90s alternative rock drivedistinct RAT-style clippingfocused, compressed sustain

Difficulty

The riff is fast and requires tight, consistent palm muting and alternate picking, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of 90s alternative rock.

Sources

Foo Fighters - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Foo Fighters: Tones Like These - Premier Guitar

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