Bound for the Floor — Local H1 / 2
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Bound for the Floor Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Local H

Local H · 1990s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Gibson SG Standard (modified with additional bass pickup for split signal)
Pickups
Stock Gibson SG humbuckers (bridge and neck), plus added bass pickup (model unspecified, likely passive bass single coil)
Amp
Matchless Superchief 120 Head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

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

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

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

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