Riff Tone

Tears Into Wine

Billy Talent

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s-2000s, as used by Ian D'Sa in studio)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio, as per era and typical Billy Talent recording rig)

PickupsHumbucker (Gibson stock, likely 490R/498T or Burstbucker, not P90 or single coil)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2009-2010 (Billy Talent III era). No direct source confirms exact gear for this song, but Ian D'Sa is widely documented using a Les Paul Custom into a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for Billy Talent III studio sessions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedtight and percussivearticulate attackslightly scooped midsaggressive modern crunchmulti-tracked rhythmchorus shimmer (cold chorus effect)not muddy, retains claritystudio-polishedpunchy and defined

Difficulty

The riff requires precise palm muting, tight rhythm, and accurate chord stabs, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Tears into Wine (Demo) (Guitar Villian Edition) guitar tone Tears into Wine Cover (by a friend of mine and me <3)Asking your Opinion on all BT-Songs Day 20: „Tears Into ...

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