Riff Tone

Waves

Guthrie Govan

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarSuhr Guthrie Govan Signature (2006 spec, HSH, roasted maple neck, basswood body, maple top)

AmpCornford MK50H II head with Cornford 4x12 cabinet (Celestion Vintage 30 speakers)

PickupsSuhr ML single coil (middle), Suhr SSV (neck humbucker), Suhr SSH+ (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

boostSuhr Suhr Koko Boost

delayTC Electronic Delay pedal (likely TC Electronic Flashback or similar)

Notes

Studio recording, 2006. Album: Erotic Cakes. Guthrie Govan is confirmed to have used his Suhr signature guitar and Cornford MK50H II amp for the original studio recording of 'Waves'. No evidence of live rig or later digital modelers for this era. Pedalboard was minimal, with boost and delay in the loop.

Tone Character(10)

warm and smootharticulate and cleartouch-sensitiveslightly compressedliquid legatodynamic and responsivecrystal-clear highstight low endfusion claritymildly saturated edge

Difficulty

The riff section of 'Waves' requires advanced legato, hybrid picking, and dynamic control, with rapid string changes and complex phrasing typical of Guthrie Govan's fusion style.

Sources

5 mindblowing Guthrie Govan licks you need to learn | Guitar World Guthrie Govan | Equipboard Rig Rundown - The Aristocrats' Guthrie Govan - Premier Guitar

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