Riff Tone
Threshold
Sex Bob-Omb
Guitarpunk2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Mustang (likely Japanese reissue, as used by Michael Cera in the film recording sessions)
AmpCranked solid-state combo amp (exact model unknown, likely Fender or Roland JC-120 type, based on film/recording context and forum speculation)
PickupsStock Fender Mustang single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzUnknown Fuzz pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording for the Scott Pilgrim vs. The World soundtrack, 2009-2010. Michael Cera played guitar for Sex Bob-Omb tracks. Gear inferred from film production notes and fan forum discussions; no official rig rundown exists.
Tone Character(10)
lo-fi and saturatedraw and noisythick, compressed attackaggressive, unrefined distortiongarage punk fuzznot tight or polishedmid-heavy but not scoopedslightly brittle top endminimal claritywall-of-sound rhythm
Difficulty
The riff is fast and aggressive but uses simple power chords and straightforward rhythm, making it accessible to most players with some experience.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Mustang (likely Japanese reissue, as used by Michael Cera in the film recording sessions)
AmpCranked solid-state combo amp (exact model unknown, likely Fender or Roland JC-120 type, based on film/recording context and forum speculation)
PickupsStock Fender Mustang single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzUnknown Fuzz pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording for the Scott Pilgrim vs. The World soundtrack, 2009-2010. Michael Cera played guitar for Sex Bob-Omb tracks. Gear inferred from film production notes and fan forum discussions; no official rig rundown exists.
Tone Character(10)
lo-fi and saturatedraw and noisythick, compressed attackaggressive, unrefined distortiongarage punk fuzznot tight or polishedmid-heavy but not scoopedslightly brittle top endminimal claritywall-of-sound rhythm
Difficulty
The riff is fast and aggressive but uses simple power chords and straightforward rhythm, making it accessible to most players with some experience.