Riff Tone
Paralyzer
Finger Eleven
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, as used by James Black on this recording)
AmpUnknown exact model (not specified in sources); likely a high-gain modern tube amp typical for 2000s alt-rock, possibly Marshall or Mesa/Boogie
PickupsSingle-coil (stock Fender Telecaster bridge pickup)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
modulationUnknown Modulation pedal (likely chorus or flanger, model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2007, for the album 'Them vs. You vs. Me'. No direct source confirms the exact amp model or pedals for the riff section. Gear listed is based on Equipboard's documentation of James Black's studio guitars for this era. No evidence for live/touring substitutions.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivebright and articulateaggressive attackrhythmic and syncopatedcutting high-endfull-bodied midrangecrisp transient responseslightly compressedmodern high-gain saturationminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires precise, aggressive picking and tight muting at a fast tempo, with syncopated rhythms and some string skipping, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, as used by James Black on this recording)
AmpUnknown exact model (not specified in sources); likely a high-gain modern tube amp typical for 2000s alt-rock, possibly Marshall or Mesa/Boogie
PickupsSingle-coil (stock Fender Telecaster bridge pickup)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
modulationUnknown Modulation pedal (likely chorus or flanger, model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2007, for the album 'Them vs. You vs. Me'. No direct source confirms the exact amp model or pedals for the riff section. Gear listed is based on Equipboard's documentation of James Black's studio guitars for this era. No evidence for live/touring substitutions.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivebright and articulateaggressive attackrhythmic and syncopatedcutting high-endfull-bodied midrangecrisp transient responseslightly compressedmodern high-gain saturationminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires precise, aggressive picking and tight muting at a fast tempo, with syncopated rhythms and some string skipping, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.