Riff Tone

Privilege

Incubus

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS CE 24 (likely 1997-1999 model, as used by Mike Einziger on 'Make Yourself')

AmpMesa/Boogie Tremoverb (Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb head, as used on 'Make Yourself' sessions)

PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge humbucker), Vintage Bass (neck humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

eqMXR MXR 6 Band EQ

phaserBoss Boss PH-2 Super Phaser

compressionBoss Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer

Notes

Studio recording, 1999. Gear confirmed for 'Make Yourself' era via interviews and rig rundowns. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for riff section of 'Privilege'.

Tone Character(10)

fat and punchytight and percussivewarm low-midsrestrained treble (not harsh)articulate attackdynamic response to pickingslightly compressededge-of-breakup crunchnot fizzy or scoopedfull-bodied

Difficulty

The riff demands tight, syncopated picking with precise muting and dynamic control, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Gear Rundown: Mike Einziger of Incubus Incubus Guitar Tone — Settings for Every Signature Song | ToneMirror Incubus - PRIVILEGE (guitar cover)

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