Riff Tone
Pretend We're Dead
L7
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Flying V
AmpFender Bassman AB165
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely late 80s/early 90s spec)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzMaestro (or Pro Co/Boss) Maestro Fuzz-Tone (likely FZ-1S or similar, or Pro Co RAT/Boss HM-3 as alternates)
Notes
Studio recording, 1992. Gear confirmed for Bricks Are Heavy album era; Donita Sparks used Flying V, Suzi Gardner used Melody Maker. Amp is Fender Bassman AB165 as per Equipboard and era interviews. Fuzz/distortion from pedal(s), not amp. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era; no direct studio knob settings found.
Tone Character(10)
fiercely aggressivecrunchy, overdriven guitar riffspowerful, chugging rhythmsgritty edgethick, saturated layerbiting, jagged toneraw, vintage feelwall of soundsludgy and heavysimple, driving riff
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward, relying on power chords and a driving rhythm, but requires tight palm muting and a consistently aggressive attack to capture the song's energy.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Flying V
AmpFender Bassman AB165
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely late 80s/early 90s spec)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzMaestro (or Pro Co/Boss) Maestro Fuzz-Tone (likely FZ-1S or similar, or Pro Co RAT/Boss HM-3 as alternates)
Notes
Studio recording, 1992. Gear confirmed for Bricks Are Heavy album era; Donita Sparks used Flying V, Suzi Gardner used Melody Maker. Amp is Fender Bassman AB165 as per Equipboard and era interviews. Fuzz/distortion from pedal(s), not amp. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era; no direct studio knob settings found.
Tone Character(10)
fiercely aggressivecrunchy, overdriven guitar riffspowerful, chugging rhythmsgritty edgethick, saturated layerbiting, jagged toneraw, vintage feelwall of soundsludgy and heavysimple, driving riff
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward, relying on power chords and a driving rhythm, but requires tight palm muting and a consistently aggressive attack to capture the song's energy.