Riff Tone

Ruler of Everything

Tally Hall

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Original Gear

GuitarGibson ES-335 (likely studio-owned, seen in Stratosphere Sound session photo for this album)

AmpVox AC30

PickupsGibson ES-335 stock humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss BD-2 Blues Driver

delayBoss Boss DM-2 Delay

Notes

Studio recording at Stratosphere Sound for 'Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum' (2005); ES-335 visible in session photo, Vox AC30 confirmed in studio video; settings estimated as no explicit numbers found for this song/section.

Tone Character(10)

clear and articulateslightly grittytight and percussivewarm midrangemodest sustaindynamic and responsiverounded highsnot overly compressedstudio claritydistinct note separation

Difficulty

The riff requires precise timing and dynamic control at a brisk tempo, with syncopated chord hits and clean articulation, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Rob Cantor, Tally Hall Singer & Guitarist Gear | Equipboard Joe Hawley | Equipboard Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum - Tally Hall

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