Bound for the Floor Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Local H
Local H · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Studio recording for 'Bound for the Floor' (1996). Scott Lucas used a unique dual-output SG to split guitar and bass signals. The main riff is played on the guitar output through the Matchless Superchief 120 and Marshall cab. No evidence of Vox or Ampeg amps on the studio recording for the riff section. Effects chain includes distortion/fuzz pedals, but no clear evidence of time-based or modulation effects on the riff. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era.
Amp Settings
Effects Chain
- DOD FX59 Thrash Master · distortion
- KHDK Scuzz Box · fuzz
Gibson SG Standard (bridge pickup) → DOD FX59 Thrash Master → KHDK Scuzz Box (optional) → Matchless Superchief 120 → Marshall 4x12 cab (spring reverb on amp, low level)
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Tone Character
- aggressive and gritty
- mid-heavy crunch
- punchy and full-bodied
- tight and percussive
- articulate attack
- slightly fuzzy edge
- raw and uncompromising
- dynamic and powerful
- melodic yet heavy
- minimal ambience
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source gives exact amp knob settings for the studio recording; values estimated based on Matchless Superchief typical settings for 90s alt-rock.
- Pedal models are inferred from era and artist's known gear, but not all are confirmed for the studio recording of this riff.
- No evidence of time-based or modulation effects (delay, chorus, flanger, phaser) on the riff section; only distortion/fuzz is used.
- Pickup choice is inferred from typical usage for riff sections and tonal characteristics.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Local H's 'Bound for the Floor' riff is driven, crunchy, and mid-forward, typical of Scott Lucas's 90s alt-rock tone using a Marshall JCM800 with moderate gain, balanced EQ, and minimal reverb for a dry, punchy sound that cuts through the mix.