Riff Tone
Pepper
Butthole Surfers
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact year/model unknown, but confirmed Stratocaster used by Paul Leary in this era)
AmpUnknown model (no direct source for amp used on 'Pepper' studio recording; Paul Leary is known for using various amps, but no confirmation for this track)
PickupsSingle-coil (stock Stratocaster pickups, likely 1990s Fender)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb2.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
tremoloUnknown Tremolo pedal (model unknown)
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer
Notes
Studio recording, 1996. No direct source confirms the exact amp model or full pedal chain for the riff section of 'Pepper'. Paul Leary is confirmed to use a Stratocaster in this era. Pedal use is partially inferred from interviews and audible effects.
Tone Character(9)
pulsating, choppy tremolo effectslightly gritty, edge-of-breakup rhythm tonehypnotic, repetitive riffmodulated amplitude (tremolo)not heavily saturated, more percussivedistinct Stratocaster single-coil claritynotably dry, not drenched in reverbtight, focused midrangesubtle fuzziness, not full-on fuzz
Difficulty
The riff is repetitive and not technically demanding, but requires tight timing and control to lock in with the tremolo effect and maintain the hypnotic groove.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact year/model unknown, but confirmed Stratocaster used by Paul Leary in this era)
AmpUnknown model (no direct source for amp used on 'Pepper' studio recording; Paul Leary is known for using various amps, but no confirmation for this track)
PickupsSingle-coil (stock Stratocaster pickups, likely 1990s Fender)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb2.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
tremoloUnknown Tremolo pedal (model unknown)
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer
Notes
Studio recording, 1996. No direct source confirms the exact amp model or full pedal chain for the riff section of 'Pepper'. Paul Leary is confirmed to use a Stratocaster in this era. Pedal use is partially inferred from interviews and audible effects.
Tone Character(9)
pulsating, choppy tremolo effectslightly gritty, edge-of-breakup rhythm tonehypnotic, repetitive riffmodulated amplitude (tremolo)not heavily saturated, more percussivedistinct Stratocaster single-coil claritynotably dry, not drenched in reverbtight, focused midrangesubtle fuzziness, not full-on fuzz
Difficulty
The riff is repetitive and not technically demanding, but requires tight timing and control to lock in with the tremolo effect and maintain the hypnotic groove.
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