Riff Tone

Today Is the Day

Lincoln Brewster

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Vintage Series '57 Stratocaster

AmpLine 6 POD X3 Live (amp modeling direct to board, not a physical amp); modeled amp likely Vox AC30 or Marshall JMP-1 (typical for Brewster's tones of this era)

PickupsFender single-coil pickups (vintage-style, stock on '57 reissue Strat)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Digital delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2008 (album released 2008, recording likely 2007-2008). Lincoln Brewster is known to use the Line 6 POD X3 Live for his core tone on this track, running direct to the board. The Vox AC30 is sometimes used for stage volume, but not for the recorded tone. Guitar is confirmed as the '57 Strat reissue. No evidence of other guitars or amps used on the studio riff section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatechimey highstight and percussive attackslightly compressedsinging sustainclear note separationdynamic and responsivemild breakupcrisp, defined rhythmtouch-sensitive

Difficulty

The riff requires fast alternate picking, tight rhythmic precision, and clean articulation at a brisk tempo, making it challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Lincoln Brewster Fender Vintage Series '57 Stratocaster - What To Know & ...

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