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August 10 Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Julie Doiron
Julie Doiron · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Hagström Super Swede
Pickups
Hagström Custom '58 humbuckers
Amp
Unknown (likely solid-state or tube combo, model not confirmed for this recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2001 (album: 'Desormais'). No direct evidence of amp model or pedals used on this specific track. Guitar confirmed from Equipboard photo evidence for this era; amp not specified for this session.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain4.5
Reverb3
Treble6.5
Presence5
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Tone Character
- fuzzy and gritty
- lo-fi edge
- midrangey
- modest sustain
- raw and unpolished
- slightly compressed
- not overly bright
- warmth retained
- garage rock crunch
- no audible effects beyond amp distortion
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms the exact amp model or pedal usage for the studio recording of 'August 10'; settings are estimated based on genre, era, and typical indie rock tones.
- No evidence of specific pedals or amp effects used; no modulation or time-based effects are audible in the riff section.
- Guitar model confirmed for era, but pickup selector position is inferred based on tone characteristics.
- Settings are estimated using typical values for mild breakup indie rock tones with humbuckers.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Julie Doiron's 'August 10' riff section features a warm, lightly driven indie rock tone typical of late 90s/early 2000s lo-fi production, with edge-of-breakup gain, forward mids, and restrained treble. The amp settings reflect her preference for organic, slightly gritty textures without excessive brightness or reverb.