Riff Tone
Loving Cup
Phish
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarLanguedoc G2
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark III (likely blue stripe, as used by Trey Anastasio in late 1990s-2000s)
PickupsCustom-wound humbuckers (Languedoc, dual humbucker configuration)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationUnknown Univibe-style modulation pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, original version from 'Billy Breathes' (1996); gear based on era-correct rig and known studio/live setups for this song. No direct source confirms exact pedalboard for this recording, but Univibe/chorus is strongly suggested by both sources and audio. No evidence of additional pedals in riff section.
Tone Character(10)
edge-of-breakup clean with slight gritwarm and rounded humbucker soundmodulation shimmer (Univibe/chorus) presentclear and articulate chord voicingsopen, ringing chordsslightly compressed attackdynamic and touch-sensitivestudio clarity with subtle ambiencenot high-gain or fuzzyresponsive to picking dynamics
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to syncopated rhythm, clean chord voicings with modulation, and dynamic control for groove.
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Original Gear
GuitarLanguedoc G2
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark III (likely blue stripe, as used by Trey Anastasio in late 1990s-2000s)
PickupsCustom-wound humbuckers (Languedoc, dual humbucker configuration)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationUnknown Univibe-style modulation pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, original version from 'Billy Breathes' (1996); gear based on era-correct rig and known studio/live setups for this song. No direct source confirms exact pedalboard for this recording, but Univibe/chorus is strongly suggested by both sources and audio. No evidence of additional pedals in riff section.
Tone Character(10)
edge-of-breakup clean with slight gritwarm and rounded humbucker soundmodulation shimmer (Univibe/chorus) presentclear and articulate chord voicingsopen, ringing chordsslightly compressed attackdynamic and touch-sensitivestudio clarity with subtle ambiencenot high-gain or fuzzyresponsive to picking dynamics
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to syncopated rhythm, clean chord voicings with modulation, and dynamic control for groove.
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