Riff Tone
Since U Been Gone
Kelly Clarkson
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, as used by session guitarist for Dr. Luke/Max Martin productions in early 2000s pop rock)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (likely, based on genre, era, and typical Max Martin/Dr. Luke session gear for heavy pop rock guitar)
PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock Telecaster bridge pickup)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
compressionUnknown Compression pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2004. No direct evidence of exact guitar/amp model for this specific song, but Telecaster into Marshall stack is widely cited for similar Max Martin/Dr. Luke productions. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivebright and articulateaggressive pick attackcrisp upper midspunchy power chordsmodern pop-punk crunchcompressed and radio-readyminimal ambiencewide stereo double-trackingslightly scooped mids
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise power chord changes at a fast tempo, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, as used by session guitarist for Dr. Luke/Max Martin productions in early 2000s pop rock)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (likely, based on genre, era, and typical Max Martin/Dr. Luke session gear for heavy pop rock guitar)
PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock Telecaster bridge pickup)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
compressionUnknown Compression pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2004. No direct evidence of exact guitar/amp model for this specific song, but Telecaster into Marshall stack is widely cited for similar Max Martin/Dr. Luke productions. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivebright and articulateaggressive pick attackcrisp upper midspunchy power chordsmodern pop-punk crunchcompressed and radio-readyminimal ambiencewide stereo double-trackingslightly scooped mids
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise power chord changes at a fast tempo, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.