Riff Tone

White, Discussion

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Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model, sunburst finish)

AmpMarshall JCM900 100W head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1994)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely 490R/498T or similar)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1994. Gear confirmed by multiple interviews and period photos. Guitarist Chad Taylor used a Les Paul Standard into a Marshall JCM900 for the heavy riff sections. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the main riff. No pedalboard evidence for the studio session; distortion is amp-based.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedtight and percussiveaggressive midrange punchfocused low endclear power chord definitionslightly compressed attackmodern alternative rock crunchminimal ambienceamp-driven distortioncontrolled feedback

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, percussive palm muting and dynamic control for the heavy, syncopated rhythm, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

LIVE's Chad Taylor: Guitar Gear & Rig Rundown (forum summary, Gearspace)LIVE - Throwing Copper (album credits, Discogs)LIVE - White, Discussion (official music video, gear visible)

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