Riff Tone

The Door

Silverchair

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s, as used by Daniel Johns on 'Freak Show' era)

AmpMarshall JCM900 4100 amplifier head

PickupsHumbucker (Gibson stock, likely 490R/498T or similar)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionPro Co Pro Co RAT 2

Notes

Studio recording, 1996. Gear confirmed for 'Freak Show' era and Daniel Johns' main setup. Pro Co RAT 2 distortion pedal used for riff tone. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section. No evidence of effects loop or amp-based effects beyond possible low reverb.

Tone Character(10)

gritty and aggressivefuzz-ladenarticulate attacktight low enddynamic shiftsheavy and thickslightly compressedpunchy midslayered texturesaturated distortion

Difficulty

The riff is moderately challenging due to its syncopated rhythm and aggressive picking, but uses straightforward power chords and Drop D tuning, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

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