Riff Tone

Scott Pilgrim Vs. My Gpa

Mom Jeans.

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarPeavey T-60

AmpPeavey Classic 212 (HD212 variant likely, as referenced in era)

PickupsPeavey T-60 stock humbuckers (coil-split capable)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2016. Eric Butler is confirmed to use a Peavey T-60 and Peavey HD212/Classic 212 amp during this era. No direct evidence of pedals or alternate guitars for this specific riff section. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era.

Tone Character(10)

crunchy and articulatetight, percussive rhythmbright top endfull-bodied midsslightly compressed attackdynamic picking responsewarm, present chordsclear note separationmild breakuppunchy, energetic feel

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, dynamic picking, and the need for clarity in both open and fretted passages typical of Midwest emo style.

Sources

Mom Jeans. Guitar Gear : r/Emo Eric Butler, Mom Jeans. Singer & Guitarist Gear Mom Jeans.- Sweet Tooth now out in EST. : r/Emo

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