Riff Tone

King of the Beach

Wavves

Guitarpunk2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jaguar (likely Japanese or Mexican reissue, as used by Nathan Williams on 'King of the Beach' album sessions)

AmpFender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface or reissue, as per era and genre conventions; no direct source confirmation for exact model on this recording)

PickupsFender Jaguar single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss OS-2 OverDrive/Distortion

delayMXR MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay

modulationUnknown Chorus or Vibrato pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2010. Gear based on era, genre, and artist's typical setup for 'King of the Beach' album. No direct studio documentation found for this specific song's riff section; pedal info inferred from multiple forum discussions and audible effects.

Tone Character(10)

fuzzy, lo-fi crunchslightly compressed attackwobbly, modulated texturebright, surf-inspired top endpunchy, mid-forward rhythmgarage rock rawnesssloppy, aggressive strummingsaturated but not high-gainjangly, cutting presenceslight analog delay/echo ambience

Difficulty

The riff is fast and requires aggressive, consistent strumming with a crunchy, noisy tone, but uses basic chord shapes and straightforward rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

King of The Beach pedal set up? : r/WAVVES - Reddit Guitar/Vocal effects? : r/WAVVES - Reddit Wavves Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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