Riff Tone

The Hell Song

Sum 41

Guitarpunk2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, goldtop or burst finish, as used by Dave Baksh in studio)

AmpMarshall JMP (profiled, in-between Plexi and JCM800, studio recording)

PickupsRio Grande Barbeque Bucker humbuckers (PAF-style, high output)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'The Hell Song' (2002). Guitar is a Les Paul Standard with Rio Grande Barbeque humbuckers. Amp is a Marshall JMP profiled at Deryck's studio, described as between a Plexi and JCM800 with extra gain. No evidence of pedals or effects used for the riff section; effects were kept to a minimum in studio. Settings estimated based on typical Marshall JMP for pop-punk/rock rhythm tones. Pickup selector likely on bridge for main riff.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivechunky palm-muted power chordsaggressive and saturatedmid-forward, full-bodiedarticulate attackslight top-end biteminimal ambienceclassic Marshall crunchno audible modulationfocused, punchy rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, precise palm muting and tight rhythm changes typical of pop-punk, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Rig tour: Sum 41 Dave Baksh of Sum 41 interview Sum 41's Deryck Whibley and Dave Baksh talk perfect ...

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