Riff Tone

You Wouldn't Believe

311

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS CE24 (likely 1990s/early 2000s model)

AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio era), possible live use of Mesa Triple Crown

PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

modulationMu-Tron Mu-Tron III Envelope Filter

delayElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man

reverbStrymon Strymon blueSky Reverb

Notes

Studio recording, 2001 (From Chaos album). Gear inferred from Tim Mahoney's era-correct rig and visible live/studio photos. No explicit studio session documentation for this song, but PRS CE24 and Mesa/Boogie Rectifier are confirmed as his main studio setup for this period. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivebright and articulatefunky envelope filter sweepcrisp attackclear note separationpunchy midrangeslightly compresseddynamic responsenot overly saturatedmodern alternative rock clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated funk rhythm, fast picking, and precise control of the envelope filter effect, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Tim Mahoney, 311 Guitarist Gear

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