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After the Rush Hour Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Million Dead
Million Dead · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Unknown (no direct source for exact model on this recording; likely Fender Telecaster or similar, based on era/genre/artist's known gear)
Pickups
Unknown (likely single-coil, inferred from genre and typical UK post-hardcore tones of early 2000s)
Amp
Unknown (no direct source for exact amp model on this recording; likely Marshall or similar British high-gain amp, inferred from genre/era)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (inferred from bright, cutting riff tone typical of genre and era)
No direct source for studio gear for 'After the Rush Hour' by Million Dead. No official rig rundown or studio notes found. All gear is estimated based on genre (UK post-hardcore), era (early 2000s), and typical artist setups. Studio recording, 2003-2005.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain7
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- mid-forward and punchy
- slightly gritty crunch
- articulate chord definition
- controlled low end
- bright and cutting
- minimal ambience
- focused attack
- clear note separation
- aggressive but not fully saturated
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source found for Million Dead's exact guitar, amp, or pedal setup for 'After the Rush Hour' riff section.
- No official rig rundown, studio notes, or pedalboard photos for this song/era.
- All gear and settings are estimated based on genre (UK post-hardcore), era (early 2000s), and typical tones.
- No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in the riff section; only light amp reverb is inferred.
- If future sources provide direct evidence, update all fields accordingly.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Million Dead's 'After the Rush Hour' riff has a punchy, mid-forward British punk/post-hardcore tone typical of early 2000s UK bands, likely using a Marshall or similar amp with moderate-high gain, tight bass, strong mids, and clear but not harsh treble; the production is dry with little reverb, emphasizing clarity and aggression.