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West End Riot

The Living End

Guitarpunk1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGretsch 6120 (likely 1990s model, orange finish, Bigsby vibrato)

AmpMarshall JCM900 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet

PickupsTV Jones Filter'Tron humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1997-1998 era for debut album. Chris Cheney is strongly associated with Gretsch 6120s and Marshall JCM900s for this period. No direct source for exact serial/model, but all available interviews and photos from the era confirm this pairing for the main riff sections of 'West End Riot'. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section in studio; distortion from amp. No chorus, delay, or modulation audible in the riff. No evidence of effects loop or additional rack gear.

Tone Character(10)

tight and punchymid-forward British cruncharticulate and percussiveclear note separationslight amp breakupaggressive attackdynamic response to pickingno audible effectsslightly dry with minimal reverbclassic punkabilly bite

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, with dynamic control for the aggressive punkabilly feel. While not technically advanced in terms of complex chords or lead work, the speed and precision required make it challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

The Living End Members, Gear & Sound - Equipboard Gear Rundown: Chris Cheney - Mixdown Magazine The Living End - West End Riot Guitar Lesson (Tabs available)

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Guitarpunk1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGretsch 6120 (likely 1990s model, orange finish, Bigsby vibrato)

AmpMarshall JCM900 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet

PickupsTV Jones Filter'Tron humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Sources

The Living End Members, Gear & Sound - Equipboard Gear Rundown: Chris Cheney - Mixdown Magazine The Living End - West End Riot Guitar Lesson (Tabs available)

Notes

Studio recording, 1997-1998 era for debut album. Chris Cheney is strongly associated with Gretsch 6120s and Marshall JCM900s for this period. No direct source for exact serial/model, but all available interviews and photos from the era confirm this pairing for the main riff sections of 'West End Riot'. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section in studio; distortion from amp. No chorus, delay, or modulation audible in the riff. No evidence of effects loop or additional rack gear.

Tone Character(10)

tight and punchymid-forward British cruncharticulate and percussiveclear note separationslight amp breakupaggressive attackdynamic response to pickingno audible effectsslightly dry with minimal reverbclassic punkabilly bite

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, with dynamic control for the aggressive punkabilly feel. While not technically advanced in terms of complex chords or lead work, the speed and precision required make it challenging for intermediate players.

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