Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Live at Makuhari Messe, Tokyo, Japan, 3/19/05) — Green Day1 / 2
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Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Live at Makuhari Messe, Tokyo, Japan, 3/19/05) Guitar Tone Settings

Green Day · 2000s · punk

live

Original Recording

Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Junior (Billie Joe Armstrong Signature, likely 2003-2005 model)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB (bridge humbucker)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Live performance at Makuhari Messe, Tokyo, Japan, March 19, 2005. Gear confirmed for this era and tour. Settings estimated from live context and genre; no direct photo/video evidence of pedalboard for this specific show.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
6.5
Reverb
1.5
Treble
6
Presence
5.5

Effects Chain

  • Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer · overdrive

Guitar → Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer → Marshall JCM800 2203 (no effects loop, amp reverb off)

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Tone Character

  • crunchy and mid-forward
  • tight and percussive attack
  • warm but not boomy low end
  • articulate upper mids
  • minimal ambience/reverb
  • dynamic, responsive to picking
  • slightly compressed from amp gain
  • aggressive bridge pickup bite
  • focused, punchy rhythm
  • clear note separation

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