Riff Tone
Penny On The Train Track
Ben Kweller
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely Fender Telecaster or Stratocaster, based on artist's era and style)
AmpUnknown (likely Fender tube amp, e.g., Fender Twin Reverb or Deluxe Reverb, based on genre and era)
PickupsSingle-coil (likely Fender stock single-coils)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
No direct sources confirm exact gear for the studio recording of 'Penny On The Train Track' riff section. All gear is estimated based on Ben Kweller's typical setup in the mid-2000s and the audible tone on the studio recording. Studio recording, 2006.
Tone Character(10)
bright and janglyslightly gritty edge-of-breakuparticulate single-coil claritydynamic and responsivetight and percussiveopen and airymodest reverb ambienceclean with a hint of breakupcrisp attackindie rock rhythm flavor
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and clean articulation to maintain the song's rhythmic drive, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely Fender Telecaster or Stratocaster, based on artist's era and style)
AmpUnknown (likely Fender tube amp, e.g., Fender Twin Reverb or Deluxe Reverb, based on genre and era)
PickupsSingle-coil (likely Fender stock single-coils)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
No direct sources confirm exact gear for the studio recording of 'Penny On The Train Track' riff section. All gear is estimated based on Ben Kweller's typical setup in the mid-2000s and the audible tone on the studio recording. Studio recording, 2006.
Tone Character(10)
bright and janglyslightly gritty edge-of-breakuparticulate single-coil claritydynamic and responsivetight and percussiveopen and airymodest reverb ambienceclean with a hint of breakupcrisp attackindie rock rhythm flavor
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and clean articulation to maintain the song's rhythmic drive, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.