Riff Tone

Times Like These

Foo Fighters

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Trini Lopez ES-335 (Dave Grohl's main studio guitar for Foo Fighters, basis for DG-335 signature)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head

PickupsGibson Burstbucker humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2002; evidence from interviews and gear rundowns points to Grohl using his Trini Lopez ES-335 (basis for his DG-335) into a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for the main riff. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for the studio riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and punchypercussive attackarticulate chord voicingsslightly compressedmid-gain crunchclear note separationdynamic response to pickingnot overly saturatedmodern rock claritybridge pickup bite

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, unique chord shapes, and the need for tight, consistent muting and dynamic control to achieve the punchy, articulate sound.

Sources

Dave Grohl's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard | Equipboard Dave Grohl's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard | Equipboard The Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 has just seen its biggest ever discount Trying to get that Foo Fighter rock sound through my amp need help

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