Riff Tone
The World I Know
Collective Soul
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model, as used by Ed Roland in studio)
AmpMarshall JCM900 (studio recording, 1995 era; Vox AC30 also mentioned as alternative but Marshall is primary for clean/riff sections per Guitar Chalk)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock Les Paul Standard pickups, likely 490R/498T or similar 1990s spec)
Amp Settings
gain3
bass6
mid7
treble6
reverb3
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1995. Gear based on period-correct interviews and tone guides; no direct studio log but multiple sources confirm Les Paul + Marshall JCM900 for clean/riff sections. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the clean riff. Live, Dean Roland sometimes used Mahalo amps, but not on this recording.
Tone Character(10)
warm and slightly compressedclear and articulateslightly rolled-off treble for smoothnesstight and punchy midrangemoderate spatial depth from reverbchiming, open chord voicingsclean with a hint of breakup on hard strumsfull-bodied humbucker claritynot harsh or brittlesubtle chorus shimmer (if used)
Difficulty
The riff requires clean, accurate picking and chord transitions, with subtle dynamic control to maintain clarity and avoid unwanted noise. The part is accessible for intermediate players but requires attention to detail for a polished sound.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model, as used by Ed Roland in studio)
AmpMarshall JCM900 (studio recording, 1995 era; Vox AC30 also mentioned as alternative but Marshall is primary for clean/riff sections per Guitar Chalk)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock Les Paul Standard pickups, likely 490R/498T or similar 1990s spec)
Amp Settings
gain3
bass6
mid7
treble6
reverb3
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1995. Gear based on period-correct interviews and tone guides; no direct studio log but multiple sources confirm Les Paul + Marshall JCM900 for clean/riff sections. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the clean riff. Live, Dean Roland sometimes used Mahalo amps, but not on this recording.
Tone Character(10)
warm and slightly compressedclear and articulateslightly rolled-off treble for smoothnesstight and punchy midrangemoderate spatial depth from reverbchiming, open chord voicingsclean with a hint of breakup on hard strumsfull-bodied humbucker claritynot harsh or brittlesubtle chorus shimmer (if used)
Difficulty
The riff requires clean, accurate picking and chord transitions, with subtle dynamic control to maintain clarity and avoid unwanted noise. The part is accessible for intermediate players but requires attention to detail for a polished sound.
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