Riff Tone
Superman
Goldfinger
Guitarpunk1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s, as used by John Feldmann in studio era)
AmpMarshall JCM900 (most commonly cited for Goldfinger's 1990s ska-punk recordings)
PickupsHumbucker (Gibson stock, likely 490R/498T set)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1996-1997 era for the album 'Hang-Ups'. No direct source confirms the exact studio amp, but Marshall JCM900 is widely associated with Feldmann's tone in this period. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; likely straight into amp.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchybright and articulatecrunchy with clear note separationpercussive attackslight breakup on chordsmid-forward presencedynamic response to pickingno audible modulation or delayclassic Marshall crunchfocused, energetic rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise upstroke strumming and tight palm muting, but uses basic power chords and straightforward rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s, as used by John Feldmann in studio era)
AmpMarshall JCM900 (most commonly cited for Goldfinger's 1990s ska-punk recordings)
PickupsHumbucker (Gibson stock, likely 490R/498T set)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1996-1997 era for the album 'Hang-Ups'. No direct source confirms the exact studio amp, but Marshall JCM900 is widely associated with Feldmann's tone in this period. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; likely straight into amp.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchybright and articulatecrunchy with clear note separationpercussive attackslight breakup on chordsmid-forward presencedynamic response to pickingno audible modulation or delayclassic Marshall crunchfocused, energetic rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise upstroke strumming and tight palm muting, but uses basic power chords and straightforward rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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