Riff Tone

Susanne (Single Version)

Weezer

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Junior Doublecut (1960, Cherry Red, owned by Ric Ocasek, used by Rivers Cuomo on Blue Album sessions)

AmpMarshall JCM900 100W head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet

PickupsP-90 single-coil (bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6.5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb1

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi (or similar muff-type fuzz)

Notes

Studio recording, 1994. Gear confirmed for Blue Album rhythm tracks; 'Susanne (Single Version)' was recorded during the same sessions. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this song's riff. No evidence of effects loop or additional rack gear.

Tone Character(9)

fuzz-laden and saturatedmid-heavy and punchytight, focused distortionraw and direct amp toneaggressive pick attackslight compression from amp/pedalno ambience or reverbclassic 90s alternative rock crunchpowerful, harmonically rich chords

Difficulty

The riff is based on straightforward power chords with a driving rhythm and requires a strong pick attack and palm muting for the classic Weezer crunch, but does not involve advanced techniques.

Sources

Weezer – Weezer 30 (Anniversary Super Deluxe) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Weezer Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard I'm kind of obsessed with the fuzz tone of the opening riff to this song. Any recommendations on which pedals could recreate it?

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