Riff Tone
MakeDamnSure
Taking Back Sunday
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Deluxe
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
PickupsWide Range Humbuckers (Fender reissue, stock on '72 Tele Deluxe)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb0.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion
Notes
Studio recording, 2006. Guitar and amp confirmed by Equipboard and Guitargeek diagrams for John Nolan during the 'Louder Now' album era. Settings from ToneMirror and Guitar Chalk. No evidence of additional guitars or amps for the main riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchyforward, aggressive midscranked British amp cruncharticulate, not fizzycontrolled low-endcutting midrangedynamic, edge-drivenemotive alternative rockdistorted rhythm with claritypercussive attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and dynamic picking to maintain clarity and punch, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of alternative rock.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Deluxe
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
PickupsWide Range Humbuckers (Fender reissue, stock on '72 Tele Deluxe)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb0.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion
Notes
Studio recording, 2006. Guitar and amp confirmed by Equipboard and Guitargeek diagrams for John Nolan during the 'Louder Now' album era. Settings from ToneMirror and Guitar Chalk. No evidence of additional guitars or amps for the main riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchyforward, aggressive midscranked British amp cruncharticulate, not fizzycontrolled low-endcutting midrangedynamic, edge-drivenemotive alternative rockdistorted rhythm with claritypercussive attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and dynamic picking to maintain clarity and punch, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of alternative rock.
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