Riff Tone
Rain
Rob Scallon
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarChapman ML1-8RS Rob Scallon Signature 8-string
AmpFender combo amp (exact model unknown, likely Hot Rod or Blues series)
PickupsChapman custom humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, original YouTube release (2010s+). Guitar and amp inferred from signature model and typical studio use. No evidence of live-specific gear for the original recording.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear cleanstight and percussive attackambient delay repeatsextended low-end claritysparkling highsdynamic response to fingerstylestudio-polished articulationno audible distortionwarm, full-bodied neck pickup sounddefined note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced fingerstyle technique on an 8-string guitar, tight synchronization with delay repeats, and clean articulation across a wide range of strings, making it challenging for most players.
Sources
Chapman ML1-8RS Rob Scallon Signature - EquipboardRob Scallon & Andrew Huang record an album in Guitar CenterCleartone Rob Scallon Signature Set (Metal) - EquipboardIm trying to learn Rain by Rob Scallon, but cant find the right settings ...Playing "Rain" by Rob Scallon without the delay : r/mathrock
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Original Gear
GuitarChapman ML1-8RS Rob Scallon Signature 8-string
AmpFender combo amp (exact model unknown, likely Hot Rod or Blues series)
PickupsChapman custom humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Sources
Chapman ML1-8RS Rob Scallon Signature - EquipboardRob Scallon & Andrew Huang record an album in Guitar CenterCleartone Rob Scallon Signature Set (Metal) - EquipboardIm trying to learn Rain by Rob Scallon, but cant find the right settings ...Playing "Rain" by Rob Scallon without the delay : r/mathrock
Notes
Studio recording, original YouTube release (2010s+). Guitar and amp inferred from signature model and typical studio use. No evidence of live-specific gear for the original recording.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear cleanstight and percussive attackambient delay repeatsextended low-end claritysparkling highsdynamic response to fingerstylestudio-polished articulationno audible distortionwarm, full-bodied neck pickup sounddefined note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced fingerstyle technique on an 8-string guitar, tight synchronization with delay repeats, and clean articulation across a wide range of strings, making it challenging for most players.
Rain settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.