Riff Tone
You Wanted More
Tonic
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul-style electric guitar
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV
PickupsHumbucker pickups (exact model unknown, likely stock or standard Les Paul humbuckers)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1999. Settings and gear inferred from Guitar Chalk's detailed amp settings for Tonic's signature riff tone, which matches the era and style of 'You Wanted More'. No explicit mention of live vs studio, but context and settings are for studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
slightly grittywarm and punchymidrange-focusedtight and articulateclassic 90s alternative rock crunchmelodic with moderate sustainnot overly saturatedclear note separationbridge pickup bitedynamic and responsive
Difficulty
The riff requires moderately tight palm muting and dynamic picking to achieve the punchy, articulate sound, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul-style electric guitar
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV
PickupsHumbucker pickups (exact model unknown, likely stock or standard Les Paul humbuckers)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1999. Settings and gear inferred from Guitar Chalk's detailed amp settings for Tonic's signature riff tone, which matches the era and style of 'You Wanted More'. No explicit mention of live vs studio, but context and settings are for studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
slightly grittywarm and punchymidrange-focusedtight and articulateclassic 90s alternative rock crunchmelodic with moderate sustainnot overly saturatedclear note separationbridge pickup bitedynamic and responsive
Difficulty
The riff requires moderately tight palm muting and dynamic picking to achieve the punchy, articulate sound, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.
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