Riff Tone
Why
h4teboy
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown electric guitar (model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown (no specific amp model confirmed for this recording)
PickupsUnknown (likely humbuckers or high-output single coils, but not confirmed)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid5
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
Notes
No direct sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Why' by h4teboy. No live or studio rig rundowns found. All gear details are unconfirmed and estimated based on genre and era. Recording is assumed to be studio, released in the 2020s.
Tone Character(10)
tight, modern distortionaggressive rhythm attackcompressed, saturated soundfocused low endarticulate pick attackclear note separationpunchy, modern rock/metal tonemedium sustainslightly scooped midscontrolled feedback
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed, making it accessible to intermediate players.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown electric guitar (model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown (no specific amp model confirmed for this recording)
PickupsUnknown (likely humbuckers or high-output single coils, but not confirmed)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid5
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
No direct sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Why' by h4teboy. No live or studio rig rundowns found. All gear details are unconfirmed and estimated based on genre and era. Recording is assumed to be studio, released in the 2020s.
Tone Character(10)
tight, modern distortionaggressive rhythm attackcompressed, saturated soundfocused low endarticulate pick attackclear note separationpunchy, modern rock/metal tonemedium sustainslightly scooped midscontrolled feedback
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed, making it accessible to intermediate players.