Riff Tone

Stars

Hum

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Studio

AmpOrange OR-120

PickupsHumbucker (stock Gibson Les Paul Studio pickups, likely 490R/498T or similar)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid4

treble6

reverb0.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss DF-2 Super Feedbacker & Distortion

chorusDanelectro Danelectro DJ-7 Milkshake Chorus

phaserMXR MXR M107 Phase 100

Notes

Studio recording, 1995. Guitar and amp confirmed for 'Stars' era via Equipboard and multiple forum sources. Some live photos show Firebird, but Les Paul Studio is most consistently cited for the recording. Orange OR-120 confirmed for studio and live use in this era.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedscooped mids for claritytight low endwall-of-sound distortioncrushed, compressed attackmassive, layered guitarsclear note separation despite gainpunchy, aggressive riffingslightly fuzzy top endsustained power chords

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, palm-muted playing with heavy gain, precise timing, and good muting technique to avoid noise, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Matt Talbott, HUM Singer & Guitarist Gear | Equipboard How would I achieve this guitar tone by the band Hum : r/Line6Helix Hum Amp Settings - Reddit

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