Riff Tone
Jet Lag (feat. Natasha Bedingfield)
Simple Plan
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s model, as used by Simple Plan's Jeff Stinco in this era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (common for Simple Plan's studio rhythm tones in 2010s pop punk)
PickupsHumbucker (Gibson Burstbucker Pro or similar, stock in Les Paul Standard)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2011. No direct source confirms the exact amp/guitar for this track, but Les Paul + Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier is consistent with band’s gear in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchycrunchy rhythmarticulate chord voicingsslightly compressed attackmoderate gain, not saturatedclear note separationpresent upper midscontrolled low endstudio-polished clarityno audible fuzz or extreme distortion
Difficulty
The riff section is based on simple power chords and barre chords with a medium tempo and straightforward rhythm, making it accessible for most players with basic technique.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s model, as used by Simple Plan's Jeff Stinco in this era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (common for Simple Plan's studio rhythm tones in 2010s pop punk)
PickupsHumbucker (Gibson Burstbucker Pro or similar, stock in Les Paul Standard)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2011. No direct source confirms the exact amp/guitar for this track, but Les Paul + Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier is consistent with band’s gear in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchycrunchy rhythmarticulate chord voicingsslightly compressed attackmoderate gain, not saturatedclear note separationpresent upper midscontrolled low endstudio-polished clarityno audible fuzz or extreme distortion
Difficulty
The riff section is based on simple power chords and barre chords with a medium tempo and straightforward rhythm, making it accessible for most players with basic technique.
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