Riff Tone
Interstate 8
Modest Mouse
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SE612
AmpSoursound Custom Number One
PickupsYamaha SE612 stock single coils (likely ceramic, SSS configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1996. Guitar and amp confirmed via Equipboard for 'Interstate 8' era. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
clear and glassybright and articulateslightly scooped midsdynamic and percussivenatural, uncompressedmodest reverb for spacedistinct note separationjangly rhythmno audible drive or breakuppresent top end
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and clean articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo, making it moderately easy for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SE612
AmpSoursound Custom Number One
PickupsYamaha SE612 stock single coils (likely ceramic, SSS configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1996. Guitar and amp confirmed via Equipboard for 'Interstate 8' era. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
clear and glassybright and articulateslightly scooped midsdynamic and percussivenatural, uncompressedmodest reverb for spacedistinct note separationjangly rhythmno audible drive or breakuppresent top end
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and clean articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo, making it moderately easy for intermediate players.
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