Riff Tone

Solution

Hillsong UNITED

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 52 Reissue or similar, as used by Hillsong UNITED guitarists in this era)

AmpVox AC30 (most commonly used by Hillsong UNITED for studio recordings in late 2000s)

PickupsSingle-coil (Fender Telecaster stock pickups)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely digital or analog delay)

reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown, possibly amp reverb only)

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2007 (from 'All of the Above' album). No direct evidence for this exact song/section, but all available sources and era photos indicate Telecaster into Vox AC30 was the core rig for rhythm/riff sections. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff. Settings estimated based on typical Hillsong UNITED studio tones and genre/era.

Tone Character(10)

chiming and openbright and articulateambient and spacioustight low endslight breakupclear note separationdynamic and touch-sensitivepresent top enddelicate delay repeatsnot overly compressed

Difficulty

The riff requires tight timing with delay, clean chord articulation, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and rhythmic drive, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast passages.

Sources

Hillsong United - ALL OF THE ABOVE - Incredible guitar work.Best overdrive to get a hillsong/united tone | Page 2 Hillsong United Pedal | The Gear Page

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