Riff Tone

No One Knows (Live at Brixton Academy 2005)

Queens of the Stone Age

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard

AmpOrange Rockerverb 100 (live), with possible Peavey Decade and Ampeg VT-40/Ampeg V-4B blended in rig

PickupsHumbucker (stock Gibson Les Paul Standard)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass7

mid6.5

treble5.5

reverb1.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionMXR MXR M104 Distortion +

boostZvex Zvex Super Hard-On Boost

noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

Notes

Live at Brixton Academy 2005. Sources indicate Josh Homme used a Gibson Les Paul Standard into an Orange Rockerverb 100 for live performances in this era, with some evidence of Peavey Decade and Ampeg bass amps in his rig. Main riff is played on bridge humbucker. Settings are for live, 2005.

Tone Character(10)

thick and punchytight palm-muted chugsgritty, saturated crunchslightly scooped midspowerful and cuttingtight low endmedium-high gainstring attack and claritynot overly brightavoids muddy tone

Difficulty

The main riff requires precise palm muting, fast alternate picking, and tight rhythmic control to maintain clarity and punch at a medium-fast tempo with high gain.

Sources

Amp Settings for No One Knows by Queens of the Stone Age (guitar and amp) - Guitar Chalk The Sound of No One Knows: With Plugins, Budget Setup, or Studio Gear - gearnews.com

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