Riff Tone
The Voyager
Starflyer 59
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom
AmpSilvertone Model 1484 Twin Twelve 60-Watt
PickupsHumbucker (stock Gibson Les Paul Custom pickups)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzUnknown Fuzz pedal (model unknown)
reverbBoss Boss RV-3 Digital Reverb/Delay
delayRoland Roland RE-201 Space Echo
tremoloBoss Boss TR-2 Tremolo
Notes
Studio recording, circa 2013-2014 for the album 'Slow', confirmed use of Les Paul Custom and Silvertone 1484 amp for Starflyer 59's signature sound. No direct evidence of alternate guitars or amps for 'The Voyager' riff section.
Tone Character(10)
dreamy and layeredwarm and envelopinggritty and melodiclush reverberant soundscapeswall of distortionexpansive and atmosphericshoegaze-inspired sustainslightly fuzzy edgebig, open chordsmedium attack with pick
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to the need for clarity with heavy fuzz and effects, layered chord voicings, and maintaining consistent picking dynamics in a dense mix.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom
AmpSilvertone Model 1484 Twin Twelve 60-Watt
PickupsHumbucker (stock Gibson Les Paul Custom pickups)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzUnknown Fuzz pedal (model unknown)
reverbBoss Boss RV-3 Digital Reverb/Delay
delayRoland Roland RE-201 Space Echo
tremoloBoss Boss TR-2 Tremolo
Notes
Studio recording, circa 2013-2014 for the album 'Slow', confirmed use of Les Paul Custom and Silvertone 1484 amp for Starflyer 59's signature sound. No direct evidence of alternate guitars or amps for 'The Voyager' riff section.
Tone Character(10)
dreamy and layeredwarm and envelopinggritty and melodiclush reverberant soundscapeswall of distortionexpansive and atmosphericshoegaze-inspired sustainslightly fuzzy edgebig, open chordsmedium attack with pick
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to the need for clarity with heavy fuzz and effects, layered chord voicings, and maintaining consistent picking dynamics in a dense mix.