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Riff Tone

Just Apathy

Tally Hall

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard
AmpVox AC30 Custom Classic AC30CC2 2x12 Tube Combo
PickupsHumbucker (likely stock Gibson Les Paul pickups, possibly 490R/498T or Burstbuckers)

Amp Settings

gain5.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3
presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2005. Gear confirmed for album 'Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum' via Equipboard and period photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section of 'Just Apathy'.

Tone Character(10)
tight, punchy rhythm guitarslightly compressed, mid-forward drivearticulate chord definitionBritish-voiced amp characterwarm, rounded attackclear note separationmoderate sustaindynamic response to pickingno excessive saturationclassic rock-inspired crunch

Difficulty

The riff requires solid palm muting and rhythmic accuracy, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Tally Hall – Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum - Gear & Equipment Used on the AlbumRob Cantor, Tally Hall Singer & Guitarist Gear | Equipboard

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