Riff Tone

Wide at Midnight

The Wytches

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jazzmaster (exact model unknown, but Jazzmaster is most associated with The Wytches' riff tones)

AmpOrange amplifier (exact model unknown, but Orange amps are strongly associated with The Wytches' studio sound)

PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzUnknown Fuzz pedal (model unknown)

reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, circa 2016-2018. No direct source confirms the exact Jazzmaster or Orange model for this song, but this is consistent with band’s known studio setup and the sonic character of the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

raw and grittyfuzz-saturatedreverb-drencheddense and immersivepunchy and overdrivendark and psychedelicaggressive attackthick low endslightly scooped midsatmospheric and haunting

Difficulty

The riff is moderately challenging due to the need to control a heavily fuzzed tone and maintain rhythmic precision with aggressive dynamics, but does not require advanced technical skill.

Sources

The Wytches Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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