Riff Tone

sugar we're going down

Unknown Artist

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown (no source confirms exact model for this recording)

AmpUnknown (no source confirms exact model for this recording)

PickupsUnknown (no source confirms exact type/model for this recording)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

No sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp model used on the studio recording of the riff section. Settings below are based on the only available numeric amp settings from a user-contributed wiki, which may be referencing live or general tones. No evidence for pedals or effects chain for this specific recording. Studio vs live context not specified, but assumed studio for original recording. Year: 2005 (song release).

Tone Character(10)

tight, compressed rhythm crunchaggressive attackmodern pop-punk clarityarticulate palm mutinghigh-output, saturated tonemid-forward punchslightly scooped highsminimal ambient reverbpercussive riffingfocused, driving sound

Difficulty

The riff requires precise palm muting and fast alternate picking at a medium-fast tempo, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of pop-punk.

Sources

Fall Out Boy - Sugar, We're Goin Down | Wiki @ Ultimate-Guitar.com

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