Riff Tone

Something to Remind You

Staind

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Mike Mushok Signature SE Baritone

AmpDiezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head Amp

PickupsPRS SE Baritone humbuckers (stock, likely high-output, ceramic magnets)

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6

mid6.5

treble6

reverb2

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2011 album 'Staind'. Guitarist Mike Mushok is confirmed to use the PRS SE Baritone and Diezel VH4 for Staind's signature heavy riff tones. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific song/section. No evidence of pedal use for this clean/edge-of-breakup riff.

Tone Character(10)

tight and articulateslightly compressedfull-bodied low endclear note separationpunchy attackminimal ambiencewarm but not muddyfocused midrangesubtle edge-of-breakup gritdynamic response to picking

Difficulty

The riff is technically simple but requires control for clarity and dynamics, especially on a baritone guitar in a lower tuning.

Sources

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