Riff Tone

Stellar

Incubus

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS CE24 (1990s, likely stock pickups)

AmpMesa/Boogie Tremoverb (Dual Rectifier variant)

PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveSeymour Duncan Seymour Duncan 805 Overdrive

compressionMXR MXR Dyna Comp

Notes

Studio recording, 1999-2000 for 'Make Yourself' album. Mike Einziger is confirmed to have used a PRS CE24 and Mesa/Boogie Tremoverb for the main riff sections of 'Stellar'. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the original recording.

Tone Character(10)

thick and mid-forwardwarm and smoothslightly compressedarticulate note separationpunchy low endnot overly brightsubtle ambiencedynamic responsefull-bodiedslightly rolled-off treble

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, dynamic palm muting, and the need for precise tone control and pickup selection to match the recording.

Sources

Incubus – S.C.I.E.N.C.E. - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Mike Einziger Mike Einziger Amp Settings - forum topic Incubus - Stellar (Guitar cover)

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