Riff Tone

Sino Sa Atin

Eraserheads

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jag-Stang

AmpVox AC30 (likely 2x12" combo, era-correct for Marcus Adoro)

PickupsSingle-coil (neck), humbucker (bridge)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1997. Guitarist Marcus Adoro is seen using a Fender Jag-Stang in music videos and is known to use a Vox AC30 for both live and studio work in the 1990s. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for this specific song/section. No evidence of multi-effects or digital amp modelers in the studio for this era.

Tone Character(10)

gritty and melodicmid-forward cruncharticulate attackclear note separationslight breakup on chordsBritish-voiced amp charactertight and controlled low endnot overly saturateddynamic response to pickingclassic 90s alternative rock texture

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated chord work and dynamic control for the crunchy attack, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast lead playing.

Sources

Eraserheads Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Marcus Adoro, Eraserheads Singer & Guitarist Gear | Equipboard

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