Riff Tone

Slide

The Goo Goo Dolls

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGuild Songbird (piezo pickup, acoustic-electric)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head

PickupsPiezo (under-saddle acoustic pickup)

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1998. John Rzeznik used the Guild Songbird for much of 'Dizzy Up the Girl', including 'Slide' riff. Amp confirmed as JCM800 2205 for much of the album. No evidence of electric guitar or magnetic pickups for the riff section; acoustic-electric signal likely DI'd and/or through amp. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatetwangy clean acoustic-electricpercussive strummingopen, airy resonancedistinct piezo attackminimal breakupstudio acoustic clarityslightly compressedno audible overdrivenatural reverb

Difficulty

The riff requires familiarity with alternate tunings and rhythmic, percussive strumming, but does not demand advanced lead or technical skills.

Sources

John Rzeznik, Goo Goo Dolls Singer & Guitarist Gear | Equipboard Goo Goo Dolls – Dizzy up the Girl - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard John Rzeznik reveals Goo Goo Dolls’ tunings on Iris and more | Guitar World Slide Guitar Tone? : r/googoodolls - Reddit

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