Riff Tone

Running Away

Hoobastank

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2001-2002 model, as used by Dan Estrin in this era)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording era typical for Hoobastank)

PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2001-2002. No direct source confirms exact gear for this song, but PRS Custom 24 and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier are widely documented as Dan Estrin's main studio rig for the self-titled Hoobastank album. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and focusedmedium gain cruncharticulate and punchyslightly compressedclear note separationsubtle chorus shimmertouch of reverb for spacenot overly saturatedmodern alternative rock edgecontrolled low end

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing with palm muting and clean chord transitions, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.

Sources

2000s song about running (or getting) away : r/whatsongisthis - Reddit How do I achieve this guitar tone? : r/WeAreTheMusicMakers - Reddit

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