Riff Tone
Nu Punk
Ovlov
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior
AmpFender Twin Reverb (likely Tonemaster or vintage tube model)
PickupsP-90 single coil
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
distortionProCo ProCo RAT (or RAT clone)
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2021 (from the album 'Buds'). Gear inferred from multiple forum discussions referencing Ovlov's typical studio setup for this era. No direct studio documentation for 'Nu Punk' but Les Paul Jr. and Twin Reverb are repeatedly cited as core to Ovlov's heavy riff tone.
Tone Character(10)
massive wall of fuzzsaturated, compressed heavy rhythmpunchy attack with thick sustaingrainy, textured distortionfuzzed-out power chordsmid-heavy, not scoopedslightly nasal, aggressive edgetight low end with controlled feedbackshoegaze-influenced heavy riffingnotably present upper mids
Difficulty
The riff is fast and requires tight power chord changes and alternate picking, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings. The main challenge is keeping articulation clear under heavy fuzz.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior
AmpFender Twin Reverb (likely Tonemaster or vintage tube model)
PickupsP-90 single coil
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
distortionProCo ProCo RAT (or RAT clone)
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2021 (from the album 'Buds'). Gear inferred from multiple forum discussions referencing Ovlov's typical studio setup for this era. No direct studio documentation for 'Nu Punk' but Les Paul Jr. and Twin Reverb are repeatedly cited as core to Ovlov's heavy riff tone.
Tone Character(10)
massive wall of fuzzsaturated, compressed heavy rhythmpunchy attack with thick sustaingrainy, textured distortionfuzzed-out power chordsmid-heavy, not scoopedslightly nasal, aggressive edgetight low end with controlled feedbackshoegaze-influenced heavy riffingnotably present upper mids
Difficulty
The riff is fast and requires tight power chord changes and alternate picking, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings. The main challenge is keeping articulation clear under heavy fuzz.