Riff Tone

Tyler

Toadies

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Custom Shop 1964 SG Standard

AmpMarshall JCM800 2205

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely original spec for 1964 SG Standard)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi

distortionMaxon Maxon D&S Distortion and Sustainer

boostMXR MXR M133 Micro Amp

Notes

Studio recording, Rubberneck album (1994). Gear confirmed for era and band, but not all sources tie every pedal to this specific song. Focused on distorted riff tone, not clean sections.

Tone Character(10)

gritty and aggressivecrunchy and saturatedpunchy attackrich in harmonicstight and percussiveexpansive with subtle ambiencemelodic but forcefulbeefy low enddynamic responsesustained feedback possible

Difficulty

The riff is based on power chords and straightforward rhythm but requires tight timing, dynamic control, and managing feedback for the authentic sound.

Sources

Toadies Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Vaden Todd Lewis | Equipboard Clark Vogeler, Toadies Guitarist Gear | Equipboard

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