Riff Tone

Iris

The Goo Goo Dolls

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarTakamine EF341SC Acoustic-Electric (5-string, high E removed, BDDDD tuning)

AmpFender Twin Reverb (likely studio amp, clean platform with pedals for drive/effects)

PickupsPiezo under-saddle pickup (Takamine stock electronics)

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb4.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveVoodoo Lab Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive

chorusBoss Boss CH-1 Super Chorus

delayLine 6 Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler

Notes

Studio recording, 1998. Rzeznik used a Takamine EF341SC acoustic-electric in BDDDD tuning for the main riff/verse/chorus rhythm parts, plugged in and processed with effects. The Les Paul is used for the solo/lead, not the riff. Effects and amp settings are inferred from era, genre, and available sources.

Tone Character(10)

crunchy yet articulatebright and punchyfull-bodied and layeredshimmering modulationambient spaciousnessslight overdrivesustaining chordsrich midrangeclear attackchorus-thickened strumming

Difficulty

The main riff is technically straightforward but requires non-standard tuning, careful strumming, and attention to effect timing for the signature sound.

Sources

Goo Goo Dolls Amp Settings and Tone Tips - Guitar Chalk John Rzeznik reveals Goo Goo Dolls’ tunings on Iris and more | Guitar World

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