Riff Tone
One Eyed Bastard (Karaoke Version Originally Performed by Green Day)
Backing Business
Guitarpunk2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior (Billie Joe Armstrong signature, likely 2023 studio version)
AmpMarshall Plexi Super Lead (likely 1959SLP reissue or modded, as per modern Green Day studio use)
PickupsP-90 single coil (stock, Billie Joe Armstrong signature model)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7.5
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2023 era. No direct evidence for Backing Business karaoke version, but based on Green Day's actual studio rig for 'One Eyed Bastard' and standard practice for accurate karaoke recreations. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for riff section. No evidence of pedal use in riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivepunchy midrangebright and cuttingslight breakuparticulate chord definitionaggressive pick attackminimal ambienceclassic punk crunchfocused low enddynamic response
Difficulty
The riff is fast and requires tight, aggressive picking and palm muting, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of punk rock.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior (Billie Joe Armstrong signature, likely 2023 studio version)
AmpMarshall Plexi Super Lead (likely 1959SLP reissue or modded, as per modern Green Day studio use)
PickupsP-90 single coil (stock, Billie Joe Armstrong signature model)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7.5
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2023 era. No direct evidence for Backing Business karaoke version, but based on Green Day's actual studio rig for 'One Eyed Bastard' and standard practice for accurate karaoke recreations. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for riff section. No evidence of pedal use in riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivepunchy midrangebright and cuttingslight breakuparticulate chord definitionaggressive pick attackminimal ambienceclassic punk crunchfocused low enddynamic response
Difficulty
The riff is fast and requires tight, aggressive picking and palm muting, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of punk rock.