Riff Tone
Masterpiece (2023 Remaster)
Big Thief
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarCollings SoCo Custom
AmpMagnatone Twilighter 112 1x12" 22-watt Tube Combo Amp
PickupsLollar Imperial humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2015-2016 for the original 'Masterpiece' album (2023 Remaster uses this recording). Gear confirmed for album era and writing of 'Masterpiece' riff section. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; signal likely guitar straight into amp.
Tone Character(10)
organic and raw texturewarmth with electric gritedge-of-breakup clarityarticulate and dynamicslightly compressedtouch-sensitive responserounded low endpresent but not harsh highsopen and airy midsminimal effects coloration
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires dynamic control and clean articulation to capture the organic, touch-sensitive feel of the original recording.
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Original Gear
GuitarCollings SoCo Custom
AmpMagnatone Twilighter 112 1x12" 22-watt Tube Combo Amp
PickupsLollar Imperial humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2015-2016 for the original 'Masterpiece' album (2023 Remaster uses this recording). Gear confirmed for album era and writing of 'Masterpiece' riff section. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; signal likely guitar straight into amp.
Tone Character(10)
organic and raw texturewarmth with electric gritedge-of-breakup clarityarticulate and dynamicslightly compressedtouch-sensitive responserounded low endpresent but not harsh highsopen and airy midsminimal effects coloration
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires dynamic control and clean articulation to capture the organic, touch-sensitive feel of the original recording.
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