Riff Tone

Missing Posters

VIOLENT VIRA

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster

AmpFender Hot Rod Deluxe Special Edition (Jensen P12N alnico speaker)

PickupsSingle-coil pickups (Fender stock or similar)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveJHS JHS SuperBolt

fuzzWren and Cuff Wren and Cuff Your Face

modulationElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix POG

delayCaroline Guitar Company Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte

reverbElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Nano

Notes

No direct evidence for 'Missing Posters' studio session, but Premier Guitar source confirms Stratocaster and Hot Rod Deluxe as main studio rig for riff-based songs. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for this song's riff. Year: 2010s+ (post-2015).

Tone Character(10)

chunky and thick riff tonedynamic and transparent overdrivetight, percussive attackarticulate single-coil claritymedium gain saturationslapback delay for double-track feeloctave thicknessspring reverb ambiencefuzz-enhanced heavinessslightly scooped but present mids

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, percussive playing with palm muting and coordination with octave and fuzz effects, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex timing.

Sources

The Gear Behind SXSW - Premier Guitar

Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear

Create Free Account