Riff Tone
Orion
King Buffalo
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarHagstrom Swede (likely, as used by Sean McVay on 'Orion' era recordings)
Amp1973 Fender Twin Reverb (with Eminence Texas Heat and WGS ET65 speakers)
PickupsHagstrom Custom 58 humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain6
bass7.5
mid6.5
treble6
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzBuild Your Own Clone Build Your Own Clone E.S.V. Fuzz Silicon (BC109 chip)
delayStrymon Strymon TimeLine
reverbTC Electronic TC Electronic Hall of Fame
phaserWhirlwind Whirlwind Orange Box Phaser
Notes
Studio recording, 2016. Guitarist Sean McVay is confirmed to use a Hagstrom Swede and a 1973 Fender Twin Reverb with swapped speakers for the 'Orion' album. No explicit mention of live vs. studio differences for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
expansive and swirlingwarm and richgroove-ladendense yet spaciousatmosphericmoderate breakupsustainingdynamicambient layersslightly compressed
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic control and dynamic playing to maintain the groove and manage the ambient effects, but does not involve advanced technical techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarHagstrom Swede (likely, as used by Sean McVay on 'Orion' era recordings)
Amp1973 Fender Twin Reverb (with Eminence Texas Heat and WGS ET65 speakers)
PickupsHagstrom Custom 58 humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain6
bass7.5
mid6.5
treble6
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzBuild Your Own Clone Build Your Own Clone E.S.V. Fuzz Silicon (BC109 chip)
delayStrymon Strymon TimeLine
reverbTC Electronic TC Electronic Hall of Fame
phaserWhirlwind Whirlwind Orange Box Phaser
Notes
Studio recording, 2016. Guitarist Sean McVay is confirmed to use a Hagstrom Swede and a 1973 Fender Twin Reverb with swapped speakers for the 'Orion' album. No explicit mention of live vs. studio differences for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
expansive and swirlingwarm and richgroove-ladendense yet spaciousatmosphericmoderate breakupsustainingdynamicambient layersslightly compressed
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic control and dynamic playing to maintain the groove and manage the ambient effects, but does not involve advanced technical techniques.