Riff Tone

Kryptonite

3 Doors Down

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard

AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely 490R/498T or Burstbuckers)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb2.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, year 1999-2000. Matt Roberts stated he used Les Paul Standards and Customs for recording. The Roland JC-120 is cited as the clean amp in his live rig, and is a classic clean amp often used for chorus-heavy clean tones. No evidence of other guitars or amps for the clean riff section in the studio.

Tone Character(10)

crystal-clear cleanlush chorus shimmerbright and articulatefull-bodiedslightly compressedwide stereo imagetight low endpresent midsdistinct shimmerno audible drive or breakup

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires clean, even picking and good timing with the chorus effect for clarity. No advanced techniques or fast passages.

Sources

3 Doors Down - Kryptonite | Wiki @ Ultimate-Guitar.com What pedal for Kryptonite by 3 Doors Down - forum topic

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