Riff Tone

Roses

Silverchair

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (ebony finish)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV Amp Head

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock on Les Paul Custom, likely 490R/498T or similar for 1990s era)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionPro Co Pro Co RAT 2 Distortion

Notes

Studio recording for 'Freak Show' album (1997); Daniel Johns used the Les Paul Custom and Mesa/Boogie Mark IV for the album's heavy riff sections. No evidence of live/tour substitutions for this song's studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

gritty and aggressivetight and percussivefuzz-ladenarticulate attackheavy low endmid-forward punchdynamic shiftslayered texturesartful distortionslightly compressed

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm, but uses standard power chords and moderate tempo, making it intermediate for most guitarists.

Sources

Silverchair Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Silverchair – Freak Show - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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