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Daddy of Mine Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Four Year Strong
Four Year Strong · 2010s+ · punk
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
ESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, based on band/era/genre and visual evidence from music videos and live photos)
Pickups
EMG 81/85 active humbuckers
Amp
Orange Rockerverb 100 MKIII (likely, based on band’s known studio/live use in this era)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2024, album: 'Analysis Paralysis'. No direct source confirms exact gear for this song, but Orange amps and ESP guitars with EMGs are standard for Four Year Strong’s heavy rhythm tones in this era.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass6
Gain8.5
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- rubbery, buzzy distortion
- aggressive palm muting
- saturated, modern high-gain
- articulate low end
- focused midrange punch
- clear note separation
- compressed attack
- minimal ambience
- punchy, driving rhythm
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms exact guitar, amp, or pedal models/settings for this specific song/section; all gear and settings are estimated based on band’s typical studio/live rig for this era and genre conventions.
- No pedalboard or studio notes for 'Daddy of Mine' found; Orange Rockerverb and ESP LTD EC-1000 with EMGs are inferred from band’s standard setup.
- No explicit mention of pedals or effects in any source; no audible modulation or time-based effects in the riff section.
- Settings are estimated based on typical Orange Rockerverb high-gain usage in modern pop-punk/metalcore.
- If more detailed rig rundown or studio interview emerges, update required.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Four Year Strong's 'Daddy of Mine' riff uses a tight, modern pop-punk/hardcore tone with high gain, controlled low end, balanced mids, and enough treble/presence for clarity without harshness. The production is dry and punchy, matching genre conventions and the band's typical amp settings (often Mesa/Peavey high-gain heads).