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Every Word Means No Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Smash Mouth
Smash Mouth · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Jaguar
Pickups
Fender Jaguar single-coil pickups
Amp
Marshall JCM900 4100
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1999 (Astro Lounge era). Guitarist Greg Camp is documented as using a Fender Jaguar into a Marshall JCM900 4100 for Smash Mouth's signature riff tones. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for this specific song's riff section. No live/tour rig info included.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain5.5
Reverb2.5
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- bright and articulate
- tight and percussive
- punchy attack
- dynamic and lively
- slightly compressed
- classic 90s alt-rock crunch
- clean yet spirited
- robust midrange
- snappy single-coil clarity
- minimal ambience