Riff Tone
Sunburn
Fuel
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard
AmpHughes & Kettner TriAmp MK II
PickupsHumbuckers (stock Gibson Les Paul Standard pickups, likely 490R/498T or similar for late 90s)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
flangerUnknown Flanger pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording for the 'Sunburn' album (1997). Guitarist Carl Bell is confirmed to have used a Gibson Les Paul Standard into a Hughes & Kettner TriAmp MK II for the band's signature sound. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. Settings estimated based on amp type, genre, and era due to lack of explicit numbers.
Tone Character(10)
gritty yet melodiccrisp and articulate attacktight palm-muted chugsfull-bodied midrangedistorted, punchy lowsmodern post-grunge crunchdynamic and immersiveaggressive energyclear note separationslight modulation shimmer
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated palm muting, tight timing with modulation, and dynamic control for a punchy, articulate sound.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard
AmpHughes & Kettner TriAmp MK II
PickupsHumbuckers (stock Gibson Les Paul Standard pickups, likely 490R/498T or similar for late 90s)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
flangerUnknown Flanger pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording for the 'Sunburn' album (1997). Guitarist Carl Bell is confirmed to have used a Gibson Les Paul Standard into a Hughes & Kettner TriAmp MK II for the band's signature sound. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. Settings estimated based on amp type, genre, and era due to lack of explicit numbers.
Tone Character(10)
gritty yet melodiccrisp and articulate attacktight palm-muted chugsfull-bodied midrangedistorted, punchy lowsmodern post-grunge crunchdynamic and immersiveaggressive energyclear note separationslight modulation shimmer
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated palm muting, tight timing with modulation, and dynamic control for a punchy, articulate sound.
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