Riff Tone

My Name Is Jonas

Weezer

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul (exact model unspecified, likely Standard or Studio, as per Rivers Cuomo interview)

AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model unspecified, likely JCM800 or similar, as per Rivers Cuomo interview)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock on Les Paul, exact model unspecified)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi

Notes

Studio recording, 1993-1994 for Weezer's Blue Album. Rivers Cuomo stated in Guitar World (via Equipboard) that he used 'Gibson Les Pauls' and 'Marshalls' for the album, with a Big Muff fuzz pedal. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio riff section.

Tone Character(10)

crunchy and melodicgritty edgeheavy, fuzz-laden riffswarm and punchytight, articulate rhythmpercussive attackdynamic and energeticmid-forwardslightly compressednot overly distorted

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated picking, dynamic shifts between palm muting and open chords, and the need for tight rhythmic accuracy.

Sources

Weezer – Weezer 30 (Anniversary Super Deluxe) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Weezer Members, Gear & Sound Amp settings? : r/weezer how can I get a weezer tone? : r/GuitarAmps How can I get guitar tone like Weezer on The Blue Album?

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