Riff Tone

"The Take Over, the Breaks Over"

Fall Out Boy

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s, Pete Wentz/Patrick Stump era)

AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio, 2007 era, typical for FOB Infinity on High sessions)

PickupsHumbuckers (Gibson Burstbucker Pro or similar, stock Les Paul humbuckers)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2007. No direct confirmation of exact Les Paul model or amp for this song, but Les Paul + Marshall stack is widely documented for Patrick Stump in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and punchycrunchy midrangearticulate rhythm attackclear note separationslightly compressedpresent upper midscontrolled low endno audible modulationmoderate gain, not saturatedstudio clarity

Difficulty

The riff section requires solid palm muting and tight rhythm playing, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

The Take Over, The Breaks Over Tab by Fall Out Boy - Songsterr The Take Over, the Breaks Over (Guitar Cover with On Screen Tab)How To Play "Take Over The Breaks Over" by Fall Out Boy - YouTube

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