Riff Tone

New Moon Rising

Wolfmother

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard

AmpMarshall JMP or JCM800 (exact model not confirmed, but Marshall stack highly likely for studio recording)

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

Amp Settings

gain7

bass7

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzUnknown Fuzz pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Cosmic Egg' (2009). No direct evidence of pedals or alternate guitars for the riff section. Stockdale is known for using a Gibson SG into a Marshall stack for Wolfmother's signature riff tones. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this specific recording.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedfuzzy and aggressiveBritish-voiced crunchtight and percussive attackmid-forward presencebold, classic hard rock soundvintage-inspired distortionarticulate riff clarityminimal ambienceno audible modulation

Difficulty

The riff is straightforward but played at a fast tempo with tight, aggressive picking and requires solid rhythmic control to maintain the driving feel.

Sources

r/QOTSA Official Band of the Week 88: WOLFMOTHER - Reddit

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