Riff Tone

It's My Life

No Doubt

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Original Gear

GuitarHamer Duotone

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head

PickupsSeymour Duncan Custom Custom (bridge humbucker) and piezo acoustic bridge

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

flangerMXR MXR M117R Flanger

phaserMXR MXR Phase 90

Notes

Studio recording, 2003. Guitar and amp confirmed for 'It's My Life' era and song by Equipboard and Tom Dumont's own statements. Riff section uses electric output only (not blended with piezo).

Tone Character(10)

crunchy and saturatedtight, punchy attackarticulate chord definitionmodulated shimmerpresent upper midsnot overly scoopedclear, defined power chordsslight flanger swirlpercussive strummingmodern alternative rock edge

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically tight and requires precise strumming to lock in with the modulation effects, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Tom Dumont | Equipboard No Doubt (Tom Dumont) Amp Settings (gear and tone tips)No Doubt’s Tom Dumont names 10 guitarists (and one genre) that shaped his sound | Guitar World

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