Riff Tone

Motivation

Sum 41

Guitarpunk2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (2001, likely with stock pickups)

AmpLine 6 POD Pro (rackmount, used for album studio tones on 'All Killer, No Filler')

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely 490R/498T or similar)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2001. Dave Baksh stated Line 6 POD Pro was used for some tones on 'All Killer, No Filler', including 'Motivation'. Marshall TSL was used live, but POD Pro was used in studio for this era. No direct evidence of pedals for the riff section; phaser pedal was used in this era but not audible in the riff.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive attackchunky power chordsmodern punk cruncharticulate pick attackfocused midrangeslightly scooped highscompressed rhythm soundminimal ambiencepunchy low end

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, tight palm muting and aggressive picking, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Sum 41 – All Killer, No Filler - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Guitar tone? : r/Sum41 - Reddit

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