Riff Tone
Live It Up
Airbourne
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Explorer
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely 496R/500T or Burstbucker, but exact model not confirmed for this recording)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb0.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2013. All evidence points to guitar straight into amp, no pedals or effects used for the riff section. Multiple sources confirm no pedalboard and amp-only approach for rhythm tones. Settings estimated based on typical JCM800 usage for Airbourne's genre and era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and crunchyaggressive and punchyBritish-style hard rock overdrivefull-bodied saturationpercussive palm-muted chugsraw and energeticminimal compressionno audible reverb or delayin-your-face rhythm attackclassic Marshall amp character
Difficulty
The riff requires solid palm muting at a fast tempo and tight power chord changes, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex rhythms, making it accessible to intermediate players.
Sources
Airbourne Guitar Tone — Settings for Every Signature Song | ToneMirrorGear Review: Airbourne Guitarist David Roads on His Wizard Modern Classic AmplifierJoel O'Keeffe, Airbourne Singer & Guitarist GearAirbourne's Joel O’Keeffe and Matt “Harri” Harrison share their top 5 tips for guitarists: “Go form a band!” | MusicRadar
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Explorer
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely 496R/500T or Burstbucker, but exact model not confirmed for this recording)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb0.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Sources
Airbourne Guitar Tone — Settings for Every Signature Song | ToneMirrorGear Review: Airbourne Guitarist David Roads on His Wizard Modern Classic AmplifierJoel O'Keeffe, Airbourne Singer & Guitarist GearAirbourne's Joel O’Keeffe and Matt “Harri” Harrison share their top 5 tips for guitarists: “Go form a band!” | MusicRadar
Notes
Studio recording, 2013. All evidence points to guitar straight into amp, no pedals or effects used for the riff section. Multiple sources confirm no pedalboard and amp-only approach for rhythm tones. Settings estimated based on typical JCM800 usage for Airbourne's genre and era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and crunchyaggressive and punchyBritish-style hard rock overdrivefull-bodied saturationpercussive palm-muted chugsraw and energeticminimal compressionno audible reverb or delayin-your-face rhythm attackclassic Marshall amp character
Difficulty
The riff requires solid palm muting at a fast tempo and tight power chord changes, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex rhythms, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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