Riff Tone

I've Been Bored

Superheaven

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely, based on band/genre/era, but not confirmed for this song/recording)

AmpFender Twin Reverb or similar clean amp (likely, but not confirmed for this song/recording)

PickupsJazzmaster single-coil pickups (likely, but not confirmed for this song/recording)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi (likely, model unknown)

reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)

Notes

No direct sources confirm exact gear for the studio recording of 'I've Been Bored' riff section. Gear is estimated based on genre, era, and typical Superheaven setups. Studio recording, 2015 (Ours Is Chrome album).

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedwall-of-sound distortionfuzzy and compressedmid-heavy presenceaggressive and punchydense, layered texturesludgy low endshoegaze-inspired washsustained chordsslightly scooped highs

Difficulty

The riff is moderately challenging due to the need for tight rhythm and clarity under heavy fuzz, but does not require advanced techniques or fast playing.

Sources

Superheaven - Ours is Chrome [Album Discussion] : r/PostPopPunk Songs similar to 'poor aileen' by superheaven - Reddit

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