Riff Tone

Just One Yesterday (feat. Foxes)

Fall Out Boy

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul

AmpFender Twin Reverb (likely Tone Master or standard, as per era and rig rundowns)

PickupsHumbuckers (likely Gibson Burstbucker or similar, exact model unknown)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMXR Overdrive pedal (model unknown, possibly MXR Super Badass Overdrive)

Notes

Studio recording, 2013 (Save Rock and Roll album). Gear inferred from Premier Guitar rig rundown and era; no explicit confirmation for this specific song's riff section. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight low endcrunchy and articulatemodern rock punchclear note separationfull-bodied midrangeslight breakupdynamic and responsivenot overly saturatedpercussive attackpresent but not harsh treble

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting and dynamic picking for clarity, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempos, making it moderately accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Fall Out Boy - Premier Guitar Fall Out Boy Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk FoB's guitar tone is not appreciated or talked about enough - Reddit

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