Riff Tone
Tostaky (le continent)
Noir Désir
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-335
AmpVox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock ES-335)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveMesa/Boogie Mesa/Boogie V-Twin Overdrive
Notes
Studio recording, 1992. Gear confirmed for Serge Teyssot-Gay during Tostaky era. Mesa/Boogie V-Twin overdrive pedal also used in chain. No evidence of other guitars or amps for this riff section.
Tone Character(10)
raw and grittyaggressive and punchybright upper midstight, percussive attackfocused midrangeslightly compresseddynamic and responsivearticulate chord definitionmedium sustainedgy, overdriven crunch
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive picking and palm muting at a fast tempo, with dynamic control to maintain the song's driving energy. While not technically advanced, the speed and rhythmic precision make it moderately challenging.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-335
AmpVox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock ES-335)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveMesa/Boogie Mesa/Boogie V-Twin Overdrive
Notes
Studio recording, 1992. Gear confirmed for Serge Teyssot-Gay during Tostaky era. Mesa/Boogie V-Twin overdrive pedal also used in chain. No evidence of other guitars or amps for this riff section.
Tone Character(10)
raw and grittyaggressive and punchybright upper midstight, percussive attackfocused midrangeslightly compresseddynamic and responsivearticulate chord definitionmedium sustainedgy, overdriven crunch
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive picking and palm muting at a fast tempo, with dynamic control to maintain the song's driving energy. While not technically advanced, the speed and rhythmic precision make it moderately challenging.