Riff Tone
Look a Ghost
Unwound
Guitarpunk2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely 1960s or 1970s, as used by Justin Trosper on 'Leaves Turn Inside You')
AmpFender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface, based on era and band history; no direct source for this song, but consistent with Unwound's studio use in this period)
PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzUnknown Fuzz/Distortion pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2001. No direct source confirms exact amp or guitar for 'Look a Ghost', but multiple fan and forum sources, as well as genre/era, point to Jazzmaster into Fender Twin Reverb for main riff. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this track.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedswirling and densemelodic but abrasiverestrained punk crunchshoegaze-inspired sustainthick midrangeslightly scooped lowsarticulate attacktextured noise layersdynamic, not overly compressed
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, dynamic control of fuzz textures, and maintaining clarity in a dense, noisy mix.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely 1960s or 1970s, as used by Justin Trosper on 'Leaves Turn Inside You')
AmpFender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface, based on era and band history; no direct source for this song, but consistent with Unwound's studio use in this period)
PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzUnknown Fuzz/Distortion pedal (model unknown)
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2001. No direct source confirms exact amp or guitar for 'Look a Ghost', but multiple fan and forum sources, as well as genre/era, point to Jazzmaster into Fender Twin Reverb for main riff. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this track.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedswirling and densemelodic but abrasiverestrained punk crunchshoegaze-inspired sustainthick midrangeslightly scooped lowsarticulate attacktextured noise layersdynamic, not overly compressed
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, dynamic control of fuzz textures, and maintaining clarity in a dense, noisy mix.