Riff Tone

In the Garage

Weezer

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (exact model/year unknown, but confirmed Gibson Les Paul used on Blue Album sessions)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark I

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely stock, passive, not P90s or single coils)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi

distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion

Notes

Studio recording, 1994 Blue Album session. Multiple sources confirm Les Paul and Mesa/Boogie Mark I for distorted rhythm sections. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this recording.

Tone Character(10)

crunchy and thickfuzzy edgetight and percussiveaggressive power chordsmid-forward punchmelodic but heavysaturated distortionarticulate attackslight compressionminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff is based on straightforward power chords with a steady rhythm and palm muting, requiring tight timing and articulation but no advanced techniques.

Sources

Weezer Members, Gear & Sound - Equipboard Rivers Cuomo - Equipboard Big Muff for Weezer Blue Album tones? : r/guitarpedals does anyone know how to get the fuzzy guitar sound in “in ... - Reddit

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