Riff Tone
Trampoline
Weezer
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Junior
AmpDiezel amplifier (exact model not specified, likely VH4 or Herbert based on era and artist use)
PickupsP-90 single coil (stock on SG Junior)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzUnknown Fuzz/Distortion pedal (model unknown, likely Big Muff or similar)
Notes
Studio recording, 2010 era (Death to False Metal sessions). Gear confirmed for Rivers Cuomo in this era via Guitar World interview. No direct confirmation of pedals or effects for 'Trampoline' riff, but fuzz/distortion is a signature of Weezer's riff tone.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedtight and punchymid-forward cruncharticulate powerchord clarityaggressive and drivingraw garage rock edgeslightly compressedfull-bodied distortiondistinct pick attacknot overly bright
Difficulty
The riff requires solid rhythm technique, tight palm muting, and aggressive picking, but does not involve advanced lead or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Junior
AmpDiezel amplifier (exact model not specified, likely VH4 or Herbert based on era and artist use)
PickupsP-90 single coil (stock on SG Junior)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzUnknown Fuzz/Distortion pedal (model unknown, likely Big Muff or similar)
Notes
Studio recording, 2010 era (Death to False Metal sessions). Gear confirmed for Rivers Cuomo in this era via Guitar World interview. No direct confirmation of pedals or effects for 'Trampoline' riff, but fuzz/distortion is a signature of Weezer's riff tone.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedtight and punchymid-forward cruncharticulate powerchord clarityaggressive and drivingraw garage rock edgeslightly compressedfull-bodied distortiondistinct pick attacknot overly bright
Difficulty
The riff requires solid rhythm technique, tight palm muting, and aggressive picking, but does not involve advanced lead or complex chord voicings.
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