Riff Tone

Pachuca Sunrise

Minus the Bear

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (early 2000s, Dave Knudson's main studio guitar for Menos el Oso era)

AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212 (studio recording amp for Menos el Oso era, confirmed in interviews and live use)

PickupsStock Gibson humbuckers (Alnico, likely 490R/498T set)

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayLine 6 Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler

compressionBarber Barber Tone Press Compressor

Notes

Studio recording, 2005 (Menos el Oso album). Dave Knudson is known for using a Gibson Les Paul Standard into a Fender Hot Rod DeVille for the album. Live, he sometimes used other amps, but the studio tone is widely attributed to this setup. Pedalboard is extensive and delay is essential for the riff. No evidence of amp-based effects; all effects are from pedals.

Tone Character(10)

crystal-clear tapped harmonicsbright and articulatetight, focused low endcomplex, layered delay texturespercussive attackminimal amp breakupdynamic response to touchstudio-polished claritydistinct separation between notesno audible overdrive or fuzz

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced two-hand tapping, precise timing to match delay repeats, and clean articulation for harmonics, making it challenging for most guitarists.

Sources

Minus the Bear| guide (gear, tips, tricks)Minus the Bear Rig Rundown: Dave Knudson & Co. - Premier Guitar Pachuca Sunrise Tab by Minus the Bear Should I get a line 6 dl4 if I wanna do the Pachuca sunrise ...

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