Riff Tone

Last October

Superheaven

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Classic Player Jazzmaster Special

AmpUnknown (likely high-gain tube amp, possibly with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers)

PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzWay Huge Way Huge Swollen Pickle

Notes

Studio recording, 2015 era. Guitarist Taylor Madison is confirmed to use a Fender Jazzmaster with single-coil pickups and Celestion Vintage 30 speakers. No explicit amp model confirmed for this specific recording. Pedal choices inferred from genre, era, and community consensus for Superheaven's heavy riff tone.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedcrushing, bass-heavyaggressive yet melodictight, percussive attackwall of soundmid-forward punchsustained power chordsmodern grunge-inspired heavinessfuzz-like saturationslightly scooped highs

Difficulty

The riff relies on tight, palm-muted power chords and maintaining clarity under heavy fuzz/distortion, but does not require advanced lead or technical skills.

Sources

Superheaven Members, Gear & Sound Taylor Madison, Superheaven Guitarist Gear Please help! Just been gifted all of these pedals and trying ...Good overdrive pedal for music like Citizen, Superheaven ...

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