Riff Tone

Radio Cambodia

Glassjaw

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jaguar Baritone Custom

AmpHughes & Kettner TriAmp MKII (Channel 3B, High-Gain Lead Channel – Modern Voicing) into Hughes & Kettner 4×12 cabinet with Vintage 30 speakers

PickupsBridge position humbucker (likely EMG 81 or Seymour Duncan Distortion, as per era and source)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (ISP Decimator or similar)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2002 (Worship and Tribute album). Guitar is a baritone Jaguar custom, amp is Hughes & Kettner TriAmp MKII. Kemper Profiler sometimes used live or for profiling, but primary studio amp for this era/album is the TriAmp. Pedals are minimal, with Tube Screamer and noise gate for tightening and clarity. Delay is used sparingly for ambience, not as a primary effect. Pickup is bridge humbucker. No evidence of effects loop use for this section.

Tone Character(10)

aggressive and jaggedtight and percussivefull-bodied midscontrolled low endbright and articulatedynamic and punchycutting high endminimal bass emphasisclear note separationvisceral and intense

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive picking with syncopated rhythms and dynamic control, made more challenging by the baritone guitar's longer scale and heavier strings. Articulation and palm muting are key for the percussive, punchy sound.

Sources

Glassjaw (Justin Beck) Amp Settings and Tone Tips - Guitar Chalk Glassjaw Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Need help!! : r/glassjaw - Reddit

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