Riff Tone

Wie es geht

Die Ärzte

Guitarpunk2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/2000s, used by Farin Urlaub in studio)

AmpMarshall JCM800 (most likely, based on era, genre, and artist's known studio use)

PickupsHumbucker (Gibson stock, likely 490R/498T or similar)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, year 2000 (from the album 'Runter mit den Spendierhosen, Unsichtbarer!'). No direct evidence of pedals or alternate amp for riff section. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this part.

Tone Character(10)

tight and punchymid-forward cruncharticulate chord definitionslightly compressedfull-bodiedbright but not harshpercussive attackminimal ambienceclassic Marshall rhythm sounddistinct punk rock edge

Difficulty

The riff is based on fast, tight power chords with palm muting and requires solid rhythm but no advanced techniques.

Sources

How do I achieve the Nick Jonas tone? : r/guitarcirclejerk

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