Riff Tone

Predictable

Good Charlotte

Guitarpunk2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Billy Martin SE (Paul Reed Smith Billy Martin signature model)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

PickupsPRS-designed humbuckers (Billy Martin signature, high output)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2004. Guitarist Billy Martin used his PRS signature model with high output humbuckers. Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier is confirmed as the main amp for heavy rhythm tones in this era. No evidence of additional pedals for the main riff section; distortion is primarily from the amp. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era due to lack of explicit numeric values for this song.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivepunchy and aggressivesaturated high-gain distortionarticulate palm-muted chugsclear attackslightly scooped low midsboosted upper mids for cutdry, minimal ambiencethick, modern pop punk rhythmbridge humbucker bite

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting and punchy alternate picking at a moderate tempo, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of pop punk.

Sources

Good Charlotte guitarist Billy Martin's live rig Amp Settings for The Anthem by Good Charlotte (guitars and tone) - Guitar Chalk

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