Riff Tone
I Think I Lost My Headache
Queens of the Stone Age
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Marauder
AmpPeavey Series 260 Standard PA
PickupsStock Gibson Marauder pickups (single-coil at neck, humbucker at bridge, both with unique wiring)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6.5
mid7.5
treble6
reverb1
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzUnivox Univox Super-Fuzz
eqBoss Boss GE-7 Graphic Equalizer
boostZVEX ZVEX Super Hard On
Notes
Studio recording, 2000 (Rated R album). Josh Homme is confirmed to use the Gibson Marauder and Peavey 260 Standard PA for the main riff section. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this part. Effects chain includes fuzz and EQ pedals. No evidence of live-specific substitutions for this section.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedmid-forward and punchyaggressive and rawtight low endgrainy, synth-like fuzz textureslightly compressed sustainminimal ambience (dry)percussive attacknasal EQ characterno modulation or time-based effects
Difficulty
The riff requires aggressive, precise picking and control of a saturated fuzz tone, with syncopated rhythms and tight palm muting. The technical challenge is in maintaining clarity and groove under heavy gain.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Marauder
AmpPeavey Series 260 Standard PA
PickupsStock Gibson Marauder pickups (single-coil at neck, humbucker at bridge, both with unique wiring)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6.5
mid7.5
treble6
reverb1
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzUnivox Univox Super-Fuzz
eqBoss Boss GE-7 Graphic Equalizer
boostZVEX ZVEX Super Hard On
Notes
Studio recording, 2000 (Rated R album). Josh Homme is confirmed to use the Gibson Marauder and Peavey 260 Standard PA for the main riff section. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this part. Effects chain includes fuzz and EQ pedals. No evidence of live-specific substitutions for this section.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedmid-forward and punchyaggressive and rawtight low endgrainy, synth-like fuzz textureslightly compressed sustainminimal ambience (dry)percussive attacknasal EQ characterno modulation or time-based effects
Difficulty
The riff requires aggressive, precise picking and control of a saturated fuzz tone, with syncopated rhythms and tight palm muting. The technical challenge is in maintaining clarity and groove under heavy gain.
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