Riff Tone

Stickin in My Eye

NOFX

Guitarpunk1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul 1977

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV Amp Head

PickupsHumbuckers (likely stock Gibson, exact model unspecified)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7.5

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1991 (from the album 'White Trash, Two Heebs and a Bean'). Eric Melvin is credited for main rhythm/riff guitar. Gear confirmed for studio use in this era; live gear may differ.

Tone Character(10)

tight, punchy rhythm attackaggressive palm-muted power chordsmid-forward punk cruncharticulate pick attackslightly scooped but present midsfast, percussive chuggingminimal ambienceraw and immediateno audible modulation or delayclassic 90s punk rhythm tone

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and palm muting at a brisk punk tempo, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns.

Sources

Eric Melvin, NOFX Guitarist Gear | Equipboard NOFX’s Aaron ‘El Hefe’ Abeyta: “We’re older now, so there’s a lot more sad shit to write about” | Guitar World

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