Riff Tone
My Heart Will Go On
New Found Glory
Guitarpunk2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, but confirmed Strat used on album per interview)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely, based on band’s studio use for heavy tones in this era)
PickupsEMG 81 active humbucker (likely bridge position, based on typical NFG setup for heavy rhythm)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion/Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely amp gain)
Notes
Studio recording, 2000 (from 'From the Screen to Your Stereo' EP). Interview confirms Stratocaster and EMG 81s were used on past records, and Mesa/Boogie amps were a staple for heavy rhythm tones. No evidence of live-specific gear for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingbright and articulatecompressed and punchyhigh-gain saturationmeaty chordal riffsolid, muted downpickingcrisp attackmodern pop-punk clarityslightly scooped mids
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight palm muting and accurate chord changes typical of pop-punk rhythm guitar, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex lead work.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, but confirmed Strat used on album per interview)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely, based on band’s studio use for heavy tones in this era)
PickupsEMG 81 active humbucker (likely bridge position, based on typical NFG setup for heavy rhythm)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion/Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely amp gain)
Notes
Studio recording, 2000 (from 'From the Screen to Your Stereo' EP). Interview confirms Stratocaster and EMG 81s were used on past records, and Mesa/Boogie amps were a staple for heavy rhythm tones. No evidence of live-specific gear for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingbright and articulatecompressed and punchyhigh-gain saturationmeaty chordal riffsolid, muted downpickingcrisp attackmodern pop-punk clarityslightly scooped mids
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight palm muting and accurate chord changes typical of pop-punk rhythm guitar, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex lead work.
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