Riff Tone

Understatement

New Found Glory

Guitarpunk2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster HSS (likely American Standard or similar, as used by Chad Gilbert on Sticks and Stones era)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head (studio recording, as referenced for this era and album)

PickupsHumbucker (bridge position, likely stock Fender or Seymour Duncan, HSS configuration)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2002. Gear confirmed for Sticks and Stones era: Chad Gilbert used a Stratocaster HSS and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for heavy rhythm tones. No confirmed pedal use for riff section; distortion from amp. Pickup choice inferred from genre and typical NFG setup. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivebright and articulatethick, saturated distortionaggressive attackclear note separationpunchy low endmodern pop-punk crunchminimal ambiencefast responsefocused midrange

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, tight palm muting and accurate power chord transitions at a high tempo, but uses standard punk techniques without advanced lead work.

Sources

New Found Glory – Sticks And Stones - Gear & Equipment ...New Found Glory Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard New Found Glory: Moment of Glory | Guitar World

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