Riff Tone

Sample In a Jar

Phish

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarLanguedoc G2

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark III

PickupsCustom-wound humbuckers (Languedoc G2 stock)

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1994. Gear inferred from Trey's known rig for the Hoist album era; no direct source confirms exact settings for the riff section, but Languedoc G2 and Mesa/Boogie Mark III are widely documented as Trey's main studio setup for this period.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatetight and percussiveslightly gritty edgeclear note separationtouch-sensitivedynamic responsesmooth embellishmentsnot heavily compressedpresent midrangesubtle sustain

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated muted notes, chord embellishments, and the need for dynamic control to maintain clarity and groove.

Sources

Sample In a Jar muted notes opening : r/phish - Reddit Playing Phish on guitar - Reddit

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