Riff Tone

Sponge

Superheaven

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnspecified solidbody electric (likely Fender Telecaster or Gibson SG, but not confirmed for this song/section)

AmpHiwatt Custom 100 Amplifier Head

PickupsUnspecified humbucker or P90 (exact model not confirmed for this recording)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble6

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi V8

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Op-Amp Big Muff Pi V4

distortionKeeley Keeley ProCo Rat Mod

Notes

Studio recording, 2013. Amp and pedal info confirmed for the album 'Jar' via Equipboard and artist interview. Exact guitar model and pickup type for 'Sponge' riff not specified in sources.

Tone Character(10)

fuzzy and saturatedthick, compressed rhythmgrainy, sustaining fuzztight low endmid-forward puncharticulate chord definitionaggressive pick attackshoegaze-inspired wall of soundgrunge-influenced heavinessslightly scooped highs

Difficulty

The riff requires solid rhythm technique and control over fuzz/distortion, but does not involve advanced lead work or complex chord shapes.

Sources

Superheaven – Jar - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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