Riff Tone
Running Out Of Time
Paramore
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely American Standard or Deluxe, as used by Taylor York on 'This Is Why' sessions)
AmpVox AC30 (studio recording, as suggested by multiple forum sources for 'Running Out Of Time' era)
PickupsFender single-coil (Telecaster stock single-coils)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2022-2023 ('This Is Why' album sessions). No direct evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff; Telecaster and Vox AC30 are most consistently referenced for this era and style.
Tone Character(10)
bright and punchyarticulate and percussiveslightly gritty edge-of-breakuptight, focused midrangeclear note separationdynamic and responsivemodest amp reverb for spaceno heavy saturationpop-punk/alt-rock rhythmic claritycrunchy, energetic rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing with precise muting and dynamic picking to achieve the percussive, articulate sound characteristic of the track. Moderate technical skill is needed for consistent groove and clarity.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely American Standard or Deluxe, as used by Taylor York on 'This Is Why' sessions)
AmpVox AC30 (studio recording, as suggested by multiple forum sources for 'Running Out Of Time' era)
PickupsFender single-coil (Telecaster stock single-coils)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2022-2023 ('This Is Why' album sessions). No direct evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff; Telecaster and Vox AC30 are most consistently referenced for this era and style.
Tone Character(10)
bright and punchyarticulate and percussiveslightly gritty edge-of-breakuptight, focused midrangeclear note separationdynamic and responsivemodest amp reverb for spaceno heavy saturationpop-punk/alt-rock rhythmic claritycrunchy, energetic rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing with precise muting and dynamic picking to achieve the percussive, articulate sound characteristic of the track. Moderate technical skill is needed for consistent groove and clarity.
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