Riff Tone

Loser

Ax and the Hatchetmen

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown solidbody electric (exact model not confirmed for 'Loser' riff section)

AmpUnknown (no specific amp model confirmed for 'Loser' studio recording)

PickupsUnknown (likely humbuckers or P90s, but not confirmed for this recording)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

No direct evidence of exact guitar or amp model used on the studio recording of 'Loser' riff section. No official rig rundown or session notes found. No evidence of live vs studio differences. Year of release: 2020s.

Tone Character(10)

tight and articulate attackcrunchy rhythm toneslightly compressed dynamicsmoderate sustainbalanced EQ (no scooped mids)slight amp reverb for spaceclear note separationmodern indie/alt rock edgeno heavy fuzz or high-gain saturationpresent but not harsh treble

Difficulty

The riff requires clean power chord execution and tight timing, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Ax and the Hatchetmen Members, Gear & Sound Guitar tabs/chords : r/AxandtheHatchetmen

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