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Riff Tone

This Is a Call

Foo Fighters

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (Tobacco Burst, 1990s)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 100W head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely 490R/498T or similar 1990s Les Paul Standard set)

Amp Settings

gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionPro Co Pro Co Turbo RAT

Notes

Studio recording, 1994-1995. Confirmed by Foo Fighters' first guitar tech Earnie Bailey for the debut album. Pro Co Turbo RAT distortion pedal used into Marshall JCM800. No evidence of modulation or time-based pedals in riff section. Pickup selector likely on bridge for main riff. No amp reverb used. All settings refer to studio recording, not live.

Tone Character(10)
aggressive and punchymid-range barktop-end snarltight and percussivecrunchy, overdriven riffgritty, unpolished edgeraw, energetic attackthick, saturated distortionarticulate power chordsslightly compressed, focused sound

Difficulty

The riff is based on driving power chords with aggressive strumming and palm muting, requiring solid rhythm and attack but no advanced techniques.

Sources

Foo Fighters – Foo Fighters - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | EquipboardDave Grohl's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard | EquipboardDave Grohl's guitars: the 6-strings behind the Foo Fighters | Guitar WorldFoo Fighters Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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