Riff Tone

Make It Wit Chu

Queens of the Stone Age

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGretsch G6136 White Falcon (likely, but not 100% confirmed for this track; Josh Homme is known to use this model in studio for Era Vulgaris era riff sections)

AmpAmpeg V-4 (studio recording amp for Era Vulgaris, as cited for Homme's main riff tones on this album)

PickupsHigh-output Filter'Tron-style humbuckers (Gretsch stock or custom wound, as per Homme's preference)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble6

reverb2

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2007 (Era Vulgaris). Josh Homme is known to use the Ampeg V-4 for thick, mid-heavy riff tones in this era. Guitar model is inferred from studio photos and interviews, but not 100% confirmed for this exact track. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio riff section.

Tone Character(10)

thick and mid-heavywarm and slightly muffledcrunchy and dynamicaggressive presenceclear but not harshamp-driven breakupfull-bodiedarticulate with touch sensitivityno scooped midsbridge pickup bite

Difficulty

The riff requires good timing and dynamic control to achieve the crunchy, touch-sensitive tone, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast playing.

Sources

Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk Josh Homme's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps

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